Tina Hanes with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline gives us some hot tips for using the slow cooker. Download Audio
Citrus Research Panel Gets Another Grant to Fight HLB
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation has received a $557,000 grant that will help researchers find ways to protect young trees from HLB and other diseases. The latest grant comes on the heels of the foundation receiving a $9 million grant from the USDA to fight the psyllids that spread HLB. This report has details. Download Audio THANK YOU to …
Commercially Available Banker Plants Can Protect Greenhouse Crops
A recent trend in biological pest control, banker plants have been found to provide food and shelter to natural enemies of target pests. Download Audio
Alabama Best Steak Contest Winner Revealed Next Week
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was very pleased with the response they received in Alabama’s Best Steak contest and the winner will be anounced next week. Download Audio
Reminder to Producers About Outreach Meetings for Hispanic & Women Farmers
FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds producers who may be interested in finding out more regarding the USDA claims process for Women and Hispanic farmers about some upcoming outreach meetings. Download Audio
EPA Received RFS Comments from Ag Groups on Both Sides of Debate
All the comments have been submitted regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard waiver request with the EPA receiving comments from agricultural groups on both sides of the debate. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Agri-Science Ed Leadership Program
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program which helps teachers and school administrators improve their agri-science curriculum. Download Audio Click on Agri-Science Education Leadership Program to learn more.
Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Tuesday
The 35th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Chip Blalock talks about some of the events livestock producers would enjoy. Download Audio
Citrus Growers Benefit by Following Statewide BMPs
There are numerous benefits for Florida citrus growers who follow water quality and quantity best management practices (BMPs) outlined in a new statewide citrus BMP manual. Bill Bartnick, an environmental administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discussed the manual and outlined the advantages at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. He offers a brief summary …
Disappointing Study
Everett Griner tells us of a study that revealed organic foods only cost more. Download Audio