There are many in agriculture who are not happy with the proposed budget coming from the White House, as Tyron Spearman looks at one group’s opposition and why. Download Audio
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
FDA Budget to Boost Food Safety Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration’s food safety efforts will receive 30% more funding for fiscal year 2011 under the White House budget proposal. Download Audio
Reaction to FY 2011 USDA Budget
The Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget has been unveiled, and the response from the Ag community has not been a positive one. Download Audio
Follow-up to Ag Meetings
Today Tyron Spearman has an update concerning a couple of events he recently attended. Download Audio
FL Peanuts Good Despite Harvest Problems
Ken Barton, Executive Director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, says despite the rough harvest overall peanuts turned out pretty good in his state. Download Audio
More Water Problems
Poor choices hurt California farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Web-Based Payment Calculator Available
USDA has unveiled a web-based 2008 crop program payment calculator to help producers calculate the financial benefits they may receive under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program. Download Audio
Official First Day for ALFA Executive Director
Alabama Farmers Federation’s new executive director, Paul Pinyan is now officially on the job and says he is looking forward to continuing the tradition of being the voice of agriculture in Alabama. Download Audio
Roasting Increases Antioxidants
Nuts are often a staple for those trying to eat healthy and a new study shows that one of the more popular ways of eating them, roasted, can increase nutritional benefits. Download Audio