Everett Griner tells us what a young farmer has to have to make it in agriculture. Download Audio
Putnam Leaves Sunday for Panama Mission
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam will leave Sunday for Panama City, Panama, on a three-day mission that will include seeking to expand Florida growers’ access to the Central American nation. Also, the mission will include reviewing trade opportunities with the expansion of
Researching the Use of LED’S to Cut Cost for Greenhouse Growers
Energy is a big input cost for greenhouse growers, and now researchers are looking to LED’s an an alternative to high-energy lighting sources Download Audio
Farm Tag Bill in Alabama Legislature for 2014 Session
Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session officially kicked off January 14, and for a quick summary of one of the major agricultural issues this session we have Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Download Audio
Georgia Legislative Session Off to a Fast Start
Georgia’s Legislative Session started January 13th and Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says there are already a couple of issues concerning the ag sector. Download Audio
Changes in the Farm Home
Everett Griner looks at some of the changes that have taken place in the farm home. Download Audio
Congress Calls for Inclusion of White Potatoes in WIC
The fiscal year 2014 omnibus appropriations bill directs the USDA to amend regulations so that all varieties of fresh, whole or cut vegetables can be included in the WIC fresh produce vouchers. Download Audio
Florida Continues to Fight Freezes
Despite the mild start, Florida growers have now battled several successive freezes as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it looks like it could be a long winter. Download Audio
Artic Air Mass Brings Cold Temperatures to Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures, and cold wind chills to the state through Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions also increase the wildfire risk through the weekend. Overnight temperatures could fall to the lower …
Would You Like an Avocado With That?
A new study has found that adding half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help those who are overweight reduce their desire to eat after a meal. Download Audio