Many people can just look at a chili pepper and break out in a sweat with the thought of the burning sensation that it is likely to bring on but it seems that some scientists are getting a warm and fuzzy feeling as they study the chili peppers to understand how to create more effective drugs for chronic pain. Download …
Jingle What?
The Christmas tree industry is declining. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
FL Volusia County Designated as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Volusia County in Florida as a natural disaster area due to losses caused by frosts and freezes that occurred Dec. 7-30, 2010. “President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to nursery crops, and we want to help,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This action will …
GA Promoting BQA Course
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Josh White, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, says they want to help producers with BQA certification. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa
USMEF Chairman at Cattle Industry Convention
Folks from across the country are in Denver this week for the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention as topics like international trade are being discussed. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Keith Miller said this convention provides him with a great opportunity to talk with cattle producers about the important marketing activities their Beef Checkoff Program is helping to fund in key …
Cold Threatens South Texas Fruits & Vegetables
Much of the Midwest is under snow, in some cases up to two feet, from a storm moving across the country. While Florida farmers sit this one out, other parts of fruit and vegetable country in the deep south are in for some cold nights this week. USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford has details with Meteorologist Brad Rippey in this report. …
USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines
USDA has released their 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Tyron Spearman takes a look at what’s involved with theses guidelines. Download Audio
FL Ag Recognition Events at State Fair
The Florida State Fair kicks off next Thursday, February 10th in Tampa as this year’s event will again include special activities recognizing those involved with agriculture in the state. Download Audio
Federation to Meet at Cattle Convention
The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show officially kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as Thursday the Federation of State Beef Councils will discuss a charter which has been developed to make it simpler for producers to understand the Federation’s role. Download Audio
Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet
Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …