The Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Saxby Chambliss, was quick to respond to three recently released reports highlighting barriers to U.S. trade and investment. Download Audio
Discontinuation of NASS Publications in GA
The Georgia Field Office of the National Ag Statistics Service will be eliminating certain publications, due to budget cuts. Some of the information will still be available on their web site, but will no longer be in the format previously available. Download Audio
Latest Marketbasket Survey Shows Modest Increase in Retail Prices
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Marketbasket survey shows a modest increase in retail food prices during the first quarter with the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare a meal at $45.54. Download Audio
Meat Safety Bill Introduced
A bill has been introduced designed to improve meat trace-back. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
Cuban trade would benefit southern farmers. Everett Griner has some questions that really need to be answered…by someone. Download Audio
Preparation Could be Affecting Egg-onomics
Egg consumption on a per capita is expected to drop to 247 for 2010 and extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee, says that the decrease could be related to the fact that many consumers don’t prepare their eggs properly. Download Audio
AVMA Questions Dropping Animal ID Program
The American Veterinary Medical Association is concerned about USDA’s decision to scrap the national animal identification system, as it could could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians’ ability to track diseased animals and prevent the spread of those diseases. Download Audio
Organics Certification
There are some new laws enforcing the rules. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio
Finding Easter Food Safety
An average 105 million dozen eggs will be sold during Easter week to be used for decorating, hiding and eating. And food safety expert, Karen Blakeslee, gives some tips on ensuring your Easter is an enjoyable and healthy one. Download Audio
More Help for Veterinarian Students
The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced a new program that will help graduating veterinarian’s pay of their student loans. Download Audio