Details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations have been issued, as Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said the final rule gives consumers confidence there is a consistent pasture standards applicable to all dairy products. Download Audio
Vidalia Onions Suffer in Wet Conditions
Vidalia onions growers have had a tough season due to the excessive rain, as Tyron Spearman looks at how it’s affected their crop. Download Audio
Agriculture Responds
Help for Haiti from the farm sector. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio
EPA Florida Water Nutrient Issue Draws Crowd at Tally Hearing
Comments in this audio clip are from Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows. He made the trip to Tallahassee from his Lakeland offices Monday to speak on behalf of citrus at the first public hearing about new water nutrient measures the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed for Florida. We spoke to Meadows between the afternoon and evening hearing …
EPA Holds Public Hearing In Tallahassee On New FL Water Standards
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By KEITH LAING THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 15, 2010……….Panhandle residents got their chance Tuesday to let federal water officials know how they feel about proposed new standards for Florida water pollution that have angered the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the state’s business community.
AL Cattlewoman in National Role
The new President of the American National Cattlewomen’s Association, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama told me her theme for the upcoming year is bridging the gap. . Download Audio
Novartis Offers Healthy Heifer Program
Scott Morey, Senior Marketing Manager for Novartis Animal Health, wants cattle producers to know about their new healthy heifer program. Download Audio To learn more about this program and how it works, click on to novartislivestock.com
Study on Salmonella Impacts & Crop Insurance Deadline Nearing
Today Tyron Spearman runs through the results of a recent study concerning the impact of the salmonella issue in the peanut industry along with a reminder for growers the closing date to purchase crop insurance for certain crops is nearing. Study: Download Audio Deadline: Download Audio
Georgia Cotton Referendum Still Underway
Georgia Cotton Producers are being encouraged to vote in a referendum on continuation of the cotton program as Georgia Cotton Commission’s communications program manager Karen Nikitopoulos explains. Download Audio
High Tunnels Extends the Growers Market Opportunity
As the market for locally grown produce continues to grow, Ken Morgan, Program Specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA is continuing their efforts in assisting farmers in meeting the demand. Download Audio