Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Vilsack on Animal ID and Conservation
While talking to the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee this week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained USDA’s new Animal ID plan and also discussed their proposals for conservation funding in the next fiscal year. Download Audio
Farm Spending Cuts
2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
USDA: 8 – 14 Day Weather Forecast Keeps Rain Coming in Southeast
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the country, and wet conditions in the South during the period from March 9 to 15. Download Audio
Fix It Up
2010 is an off year for farm markets. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Bad Press
Agriculture is hampered by major media. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Survey Shows Approval of Beef Checkoff
A recent survey of beef and dairy producers across the nation has found producer approval of the beef checkoff has increased from 68 percent in 2009 to 69 percent in 2010. Download Audio A copy of the research report is available at beefboard.org
States to be Involved in New Animal Traceability
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes some form of an animal disease traceability system must be in place and that’s why their new approach is to build a system starting with on the state and tribal levels to hopefully obtain greater participation among those in the livestock industry. Download Audio
2010 Annual 4-H Tallahassee Auction
Would you like to donate an item to be auctioned off? Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives us information about this event and go to http://florida4h.org/foundation/auction.shtml for all of the details. Download Audio
Celbration of Food Checkout Week
In celebration of Food Checkout Week, the following four reports focus on the theme of Stretching Your Grocery Dollar with Healthy, Nutritious Food. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio