A study led by USDA scientists may change the way consumers shop for their leafy greens to instead look for packages that receive the greatest exposure to light. Download Audio
FFB Wrap-Up of 2011 Legislative Session
With the end in sight for Florida’s 2011 Legislative Session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives us a recap on what we saw this year. Download Audio
FL NRCS Deadline for AWEP Funds
Area Conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ken Lackmann, reminds producers in the Plant City/Dover area about today’s signup deadline for AWEP Funds. Download Audio
Florida Fresh Citrus Update Looks At Japan And Volume Totals
Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell in these reports discusses the relatively low volume of fresh citrus shipped this season, why grapefruit shipments are so reduced, grapefruit exports to Japan since that country’s tsunami, and more. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
Collins Will Attend Citrus Mentor Luncheons “As Long As I Can”
Lowell Collins was among so-called “old timers” attending a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon in Tavares in late March. He tells a little about his citrus history and why he comes to the mentor gatherings. Download Audio
Costly Meats
Everett Griner tells us why the retail meat prices are so discouraging. Download Audio
South Korea Trade Agreement Could be Huge for Ag
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the Administration has indicated its readiness to begin technical discussions with key congressional staff on the draft implementing bills and draft Statements of Administrative Action for the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. Download Audio
Hot Dog still Number One at Ballparks
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has predicted that more than 22.4-million hot dogs will be served at America’s ballparks this season, a five percent increase over 2010. Download Audio
Stormy Weather Could Return by Early Next Week
USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey gives us the latest on when we can expect some more moisture in the Southeast. Download Audio
Eating Your Way Through the Month of May
A quick look on the calendar will reveal a holiday for any occasion from the most obvious to the quite obscure and the month of May certainly is no different as it boast several unique celebrations and many of them are in regards to food. Download Audio