Woodsy Owl was well-known back in the 70s and 80s for his anti-pollution campaign and as we celebrate Woodsy’s 40th birthday this year, Iris Velez with the US forest service gives us an update on what Woodsy has been doing. 40 Years of Woodsy Owl Download Audio Woodsy Owl’s Recent Efforts Download Audio Woodsy Owl’s Education Efforts Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Expanding on Brand Enhancement
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about information they picked up recently concerning brand enhancement which they will use in promotional efforts in Florida. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with October Beef Month
For cattle producers in Alabama who want to know how beef checkoff dollars are being used, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says just look at October Beef Month promotions to get a good idea. Download Audio
Peanut Butter Prices Rising
We’ve all heard about how companies have announced they are increasing peanut butter prices and today Tyron Spearman has an update of more companies doing the same. Download Audio
Government Plays Major Role in Citrus Growers’ Water Supply
Officials of the South Florida Water Management District told scores of Gulf citrus growers last week about the district’s activities. Gulf grower Hugh English, a former member of the water management district board, in the first report tells why the district’s actions are so important to Gulf growers. Download Audio In the second report, English discusses the need for resolution …
Growing Pains
Farmers will not plant what they can not harvest. Everett Griner tells us the importance of migrant workers. Download Audio
Research Helping to Find More Uses for All of Cotton Crop
Tom Wedegaertner, director of ag research for Cotton Incorporated, says in an effort to help growers be more sustainable and profitable, they are finding new and innovative ways to utilize all of the crop. Download Audio
HLB, Winter Production and More Addressed in November Citrus Industry
The November issue of Citrus Industry magazine suggests ways to prolong productivity of HLB-infected trees, describes important winter production practices, addresses root temperatures in nurseries, and summarizes grower discussions about HLB and other topics. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Workers’ Compensation for Citrus Addressed By Fund President
Jim Emerson, president and administrator of the Florida Citrus, Business & Industries Fund, in the first report tells why even citrus industry employers who aren’t legally obligated to have workers’ compensation insurance might want to have it. Download Audio In the second report, he tells who in citrus can get workers’ compensation from the fund. Download Audio News post sponsor: …
Comments for Labor Regulations Extended & Republicans Split on E-Verify Bill
The following two reports have details regarding labor issues that could affect our agricultural sector. Comment Period on Ag Labor Regulations Extended Download Audio House Republicans Split on E-Verify Bill Download Audio