Everett Griner continues his explanation on this farm bill. Download Audio
Farm Bill
This next farm bill will be tough and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Two-Member Families
Everett Griner talks about how the supermarkets today are stocked for families of four or six, along with the waste of food for a two-member family. Download Audio
Youth Labor
The rights groups are opposing child labor. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio
Small-Town Recovery
Small-town recovery is slow and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
House Passes Tax Breaks and Social Spending Measure
The U.S. House has passed a 113-billion dollar package of tax breaks and social spending programs which includes Senator Blanche Lincoln’s 1.5-billion dollar disaster package. However changes are expected in the measure, when the Senate picks it up after it returns from the Memorial Day break on June 7th. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher …
Farm Subsidies
Everett Griner gives us some outlook on how subsidies keep farmers farming. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet Adds Social-Media Platforms
Southeast AgNet is now posting news updates on both Twitter and Facebook! Follow ag news on Twitter at SoutheastAgNet or visit http://twitter.com/SoutheastAgNet. Facebook members are invited to become a fan of the Southeast AgNet company page, and non-Facebook members may view the page by CLICKING HERE!. See you on the social-media sites!
Food Safety
Everett Griner informs us on how legislation is inching its way through. Download Audio
“Fresh From Florida” Chicken Promoted to Floridians
TALLAHASSEE (FL Dept of Agriculture) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is teaming up with Pilgrim’s Pride, a North Florida poultry processor, to let Florida consumers know they can choose chicken that is fresh and local, produced right here in the Sunshine State. Shoppers at Sam’s Clubs across Florida can now look for the colorful “Fresh from …