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Aquaculture
The world is turning to farm raised fish. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
FL NRCS Well Represented at Small Farms Conference
The 3rd annual Florida Small Farms Conference was held recently and Florida NRCS Agronomist Steve Boetger was one of those in attendance speaking on integrated pest management. Download Audio
Cotton Inc to Place More Emphasis on Herbicide Resistant Weeds
In a previous report we covered the results of Cotton Incorportated’s Producer Priority Survey, but Dr. Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural Research, says knowing what was on producer’s minds was only the first step as now the hard work begins by addressing those concerns. Download Audio
Higher Energy Prices Giving Farmers a Double Whammy
USDA has projected that each commodity will experience higher yearly production cost from 2010 to 2011. Download Audio
Broccoli Could Be a Cancer Fighter
A new study has shown that veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower could help fight cancer. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Provides Important Information
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Steve Blackburn from Waynesboro, Georgia talks about an instance where the checkoff provided information to help get the message across to employees at a doctor’s office that was very persuasive. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Peanut Exports Continue Strong & Peanut Acreage Hurt by Other Crops
The latest numbers show how strong peanut exports continue to be as Tyron Spearman looks at that along with why peanut acreage is down so much this year. Exports: Download Audio Acreage: Download Audio
Non-Passage of FTAs Not Good for Ag Industry
The American Meat Institute notes 4 years of trade benefits for U.S. farmers, ranchers and food processors have been forfeited due to inaction on the Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements and their studies show
Florida Citrus Veteran Arlen Jumper Recalls His Career, Friendships
Arlen Jumper, a Florida citrus commissioner from 1972-81, was one of those attending a mature citrus mentor luncheon in Tavares earlier this year. In these reports, he recalls his career and discusses industry changes and friendships. Download Audio Download Audio