2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. Download Audio
Citrus Grower Shares Suggestions For Florida Job Growth
Vic Story is a member of Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s Economic Development Transition Team, which is meeting this week. He offers his proposals for helping increase the number of agricultural jobs in the state. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
AL NRCS To Hold Outreach Workshop on Dec 14, 2010
Alabama NRCS is continuing their educational outreach efforts as district conservationist, James Currington, informs producers about an upcoming workshop at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Station. Download Audio
FFB Cautiously Optimistic About Proposed Estate Tax Deal
Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says they pleased with the estate tax proposal, but realize that there is still work to be done before it is a done deal for producers. Download Audio
GA Peanut Commission an Asset to Producers
When it comes to peanut research and promotion efforts, peanut farmer and Georgia Peanut Commission board member, John Harrell, says that the check-off funding helps producers through numerous avenues. Download Audio
Call for Entries for 2011 National Ag Day Essay Contest
Next year’s National Ag Day is slated for March 15, 2011. And to help celebrate, the Agriculture Council of America is asking ninth to 12th grade students to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture. More information can be found at www.agday.org. Download Audio
Merger in Peanut Snack Industry & AG Connect Expo in January
Today Tyron Spearman has information about a merger being worked out int the peanut snack industry along with a calendar reminder about a couple of events coming up next month. Merger: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio
Pleased with Agreement to Extend Estate Tax
Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said this week’s agreement to preserve tax breaks for families at all income levels for two years is a huge victory. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: ‘Boyd Cocktail’ Update; Big Research Donation
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Conservationists Congratulate Lucas on Ag Committee Chairmanship
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dec. 9, 2010—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) congratulates Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on being elected as the next Chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.