Today starts a three day whirlwind tour by Environmental Protection Agency officials out to hear what Florida stakeholders have to say about new numeric nutrient water standards. These EPA proposals only affect the state of Florida, although opponents say the issue could appear in other states if EPA is successful in singling out Florida this time. Southeast AgNet’s coverage of …
Ag Info Revolution
Everett Griner looks at crop management from a chair. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings to be Held This Week
Kathy Vogel, Executive Director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, is one of those scheduled to speak at hearings being held this week on EPA’s proposed nutrient standards. And the following report includes her thoughts on the issue and the importance of it to Florida Agriculture. Download Audio
Rural Growth
Small town America is growing. Why? Everett Griner answers this today. Download Audio
New School Menus
It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
The Scent of a Flower
A team of researchers at the University of Florida have uncovered some of the genes that control the complex mixture of chemicals that comprise a flower’s scent, opening new ways of “turning up” and “tuning” a flower’s aromatic compounds to produce desired fragrances. Download Audio
Welcome 2010
2009 was not a good year for farmers. What will 2010 bring? Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio
Bio-Fuels Future
The development of bio-fuel has just begun. Today Everett Griner looks at the future of bio-fuel. Download Audio
Brochure Gives Pesticide Tips to Protect Pollinators
The Coalition for Urban/Rural Environmental Stewardship has developed a six-page brochure to help growers and pesticide applicators protect honey bees and other pollinators. Download Audio
Who’s Helping?
America still stands alone and Everett Griner tells us how and why. Download Audio