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 …
AL Ag Commissioner Candidates Speak on Water Issues
With Alabama primaries coming up Tuesday, June 1, 2010, the four Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries candidates recently took part in a forum at the Alabama Agribusiness Council meeting, were they were asked about how they would address water issues in relation to production agriculture. Download Audio
Animal Shelter Shortage
Iceland farmers are overwhelmed. Why? They have a serious problem that Everett Griner tells us about. Download Audio
New Farm Bill
Well, the 2 year farm bill debate is beginning. What will be debated? Everett Griner gives us an early outlook. Download Audio
Vilsack Attends Poultry Hearing in Alabama
Alabama A & M University in Normal, Alabama was the setting last Friday for a public workshop on competition and regulatory issues in the agriculture industry. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was on hand for the event which focused on issues in the poultry industry. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
U.S. Meat Outlook for 2011 is Up Slightly
Despite the fact beef production is forecast to be lower next year, overall total U.S. meat outlook for 2011 is projected slightly higher than it’s expected to be this year. Download Audio
Help For Hungry
BRIC plans to fight famine. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Ag Groups Encouraging Senate to Adopt Murkowski Legislation
Nearly 50 agricultural groups have sent a letter to Senate members urging them to adopt Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution that would prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Waiting on Animal ID Program
A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio