As we continue to bring you coverage from the 2012 Commodity Classic, we have this report from Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper. Download Audio
Citrus Growers Tour Research Grove
Numerous research reports were heard Thursday by approximately 70 growers that toured the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation’s Krezdorn Research Grove near Winter Garden.
Latest Figures Show Peanut Usage is Up
According the the recent peanut stocks and processing report, peanut usage is up as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio
New Meat and Poultry Nutrition Labeling Requirements in Effect Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) final rule requiring nutrition labeling for most single-ingredient, raw meat and poultry products, including ground products, goes into effect today.
Pork Checkoff Investment Yields PRRS Breakthrough
Building on work originally funded by the Pork Checkoff, a consortium of scientists from around the country has discovered a genetic marker in pigs that identifies whether or not a pig has a reduced susceptibility to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) – a disease that costs the U.S. pork industry an estimated $664 million per year.
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Pigweed Power
Everett Griner explains to us that although science is laboring on trying to figure out how to get rid of pigweed, the problem weed is continuing to grow. Download Audio
USDA Announces Equine Operations Now Eligible for Emergency Loans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2012 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that equine operations that breed, raise and sell certain types of horses are now eligible for loan assistance under FSA’s emergency loan program.
Control Over State Water a Key Point in State Nutrient Criteria Legislation
Matt Caldwell, vice-chair of Florida’s Ag and Natural Resources Subcommittee, says he is pleased with the successful efforts during this 2012 Legislative Session regarding the numeric nutrient criteria issue. Download Audio
NCBA Supports House Decision to Protect Private Property Rights
WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2012) – The U.S. House of Representatives Tues., Feb. 29, 2012, sided with private property owners by passing The Private Property Right Protection Act of 2012 (H.R. 1443). The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), essentially prevents states from using eminent domain over property to be used for economic development. The bill would also strip …