So far, Florida specialty crop producers are managing to limp through these early season cold snaps with only scattered damage, but USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says there could be more freezing temperatures yet to come. Download Audio
SFP Offering Solutions to Assist Farmers with High Fertilizer Cost
With fertilizer prices once again on the rise, Jake Sanders, vice president of market development with SFP says they have the products a producer needs to make every dollar count. Download Audio
The Sweetest Gifts for the Holidays
Giving the gift of food seems to be a trend here to stay for awhile and thrifty gift givers have a wide array of festive options. Download Audio
USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009.
NRCS Conservation Grants Available
Gainesville, FL., December 15, 2010—USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White this week announced the availability of conservation grants to support large-scale demonstration projects that will accelerate the adoption of new and innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote carbon sequestration on America’s private lands.
Sugar Coated
GM sugar beet issue is under review. As a matter of fact, it has been through the court system. Everett Griner tells us what is going on with this issue now. Download Audio
“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …
Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio
FL NRCS Hopes Ecological Site Descriptions will Assist Producers
We recently reported on a new project to develop uniform ecological site descriptions nationwide. And Chad George, state rangeland management specialist with Florida NRCS, says the undertaking is specifically designed to assist the producer. Download Audio
Sesame Workshop and USDA Hook Up for Healthy Kids
USDA has joined Sesame Workshop in their new multimedia launch of, “Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget”. Download Audio