Immigration was the hot topic discussed during last week’s legislative update with the Georgia Agribusiness Council and for this week council President, Bryan Tolar, explains that the issue is just getting hotter. Download Audio
Supplies Tight and Prices High for a St Patrick’s Favorite
Consumers looking to make a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal will most likely pay a little bit more for it this year due to tight cabbage supplies. Download Audio
Concerns About High Corn Prices
There are concerns in our nation’s capitol about the high commodity prices, especially for corn, and today Tyron Spearman reports this was a major topic of discussion this week. Download Audio
Hoping for Congressional Oversight
Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said when it come to some of the EPA regulations which will hurt agriculture they are working to get the new Congress to exercise their right to do oversight on executive decisions. Download Audio
Are Tomatoes Going Orange?
New research has shown that orange tomatoes may actually be better for you, than their red counterparts. Download Audio
Toxic Food Abroad
Everett Griner explains how Germany has a food-safety problem. Download Audio
AL NRCS Looking Forward to Another Successful Year
Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service had a busy and productive year in 2010 and State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, says they are off and running for 2011 as well. Download Audio
NRCS Funding Available for FL Organic Farmers
Donna Hopwood, district conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that over $1 million in funding is available through their Organic Initiative. Download Audio
USDA Specialty Crop Grants Available for FL Producers
TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that up to $4.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for funding. Download …
2010 Saw Strong Beef and Pork Exports
According to the recently released livestock export figures, 2010 was the best year ever for U.S. beef export value while pork export value posted the second-best year on record. Download Audio