Baby carrots has changed the industry. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Speaking Out Against EPA Proposed Nutrient Standards
Due in part to immense opposition, the Environmental Protection Agency has added three more days of hearings regarding their proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. Kathy Vogel, executive director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, says that it is imperative that the ag community continues to express their concern. Download Audio
UGA College of Agriculture Pleased with Response to Disproportionate Cuts
Due to severe budget issues in the state, the Board of Regents proposed several substantial cuts to the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, but Dean of the College, Scott Angle, says the overwhelming support of those programs made the legislators take notice. Download Audio
Peanut Exports have Slowed
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning peanut exports. Download Audio
Overview of Peanut Supply Numbers
Today Tyron Spearman runs through the latest peanut supply numbers. Download Audio
Deadline for AL NRCS Precision Farming Incentive Coming Up
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, says a sign-up deadline of April 2, 2010 has been set for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio
GCC Finding Creative Ways to Educate the Public About Cotton By-Products
At Georgia’s kick-off event for the recently celebrated Ag Awareness Week, the Georgia Cotton Commission took the opportunity to educate attendees about the by-products of cotton as Communications Program Manager, Karen Nikitopoulos, passed out bite sized brownies made from cotton seed oil. Download Audio
Project Pathways
The U.S. is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. And in this series of report, Dr. Bob Horton, Professor of 4-H Youth Development with the Ohio State University and developer of Project Pathways, gives us details on the efforts of the National 4-H program to be part of the long-term …
FFB Pleased with where Agriculture Stands in 2010 Session
As we enter the fifth week of Florida’s 2010 Legislative Session, President of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, John Hoblick says he is pleased on where agriculture stands at this point in the session, however there are still some big issues they are keeping an eye on. Download Audio
GAC Assesses where the 2010 Legislative Session Stands on Day 30
For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says it was do or die time at the capitol as the legislators faced day 30 of the 40 day legislative session, also known as cross over day. Download Audio