Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board wants consumers to know they have plenty of great recipes for your Memorial Day plans on their newly updated website, gabeef.org. Download Audio
FL Rainy Season Ahead of Schedule
Florida’s rainy season has begun about two weeks earlier than normal. Download Audio
House Ag Leaders Struggling to Fund Energy Title
House Ag leaders haven’t quite figured out yet how to fund the Energy Title of the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio
Peanut Planting Ahead of Normal
The latest figures show peanut planting is ahead of normal in most areas as Tyron Spearman breaks down the planting conditions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Download Audio
Deal with the South May be Key to Farm Bill’s Future
In preparation of the upcoming Senate floor debate on the Farm Bill, there is word that Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is reaching out to southern lawmakers in an effort to bridge the commodity gap. Download Audio
A Look at Planting Progress
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has quick look at the planting progress for cotton, corn and soybeans. Download Audio
How to Train Your Taste Buds
Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Kevin Concannon says food education is needed to open our minds and mouths to new healthy flavors. Download Audio
OJ Futures, Advertising Mediums and Lawyers in Citrus News
Orange juice futures last week hit a multi-year low just months after hitting their highest level in decades. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more details in this report. He also discusses
Governor’s Citrus Workday May Lead to Industry Help
During a hard workday as a citrus laborer recently, Gov. Rick Scott said he wants to help the citrus industry, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique reports. The governor even summoned Bournique to his office a few days later to discuss industry needs. Bournique also says the governor worked hard as a fruit harvester and packinghouse worker. …
Citrus Commission Chair Discusses Budget Cuts, Commercials
Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna discusses budget cuts for the Florida Department of Citrus and a decision not to produce new orange juice commercials. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!