Modern day rustling still exists. Everett Griner tells us how the problem is across the country, not just in one area. Download Audio
NRCS Plays a Key Role in AL Clean Water Partnership
Allison Jenkins with the Alabama Clean Water Partnership says the key to tacking the water quality issue is partnerships, which is why she is pleased with the working relationship they have with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio
Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer
The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio
Laser Labeling Could be Expanded Far Beyond Citrus
After years of research, the final comment period is underway on Food and Drug Administration approval of laser light labeling of citrus. But UF’s Ed Exteberria says the technology is now advancing to other forms of produce and could eventually branch out to other parts of the ag sector. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
GA Cotton Crop Looking Pretty Good
UGA Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says so far Georgia’s cotton crop is doing quite well, but they are keeping a close eye on moisture levels. Download Audio
FL NRCS WRP Projects Offering Long-Term Conservation Research and Solutions
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. Hilary Swain, executive director of Archbold Biological Station in Venus, FL, says the restoration projects that they have enrolled under WRP allows for both long-term and short-term collaboration and research. Download Audio
Preliminary Look at House Farm Bill
As the House Agriculture Committee gets set to start working on their version of the 2012 farm bill, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at what they will be focusing on. Download Audio
Florida Livestock Research Efforts to Benefit with Funding
Dr. Geoff Dahl, Chair of the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences, talks about how funding secured during the recent legislative session will be used for large animal research. Download Audio
Uncertainties Leading to More Caution for Hog Producers
This summer’s weather and other factors are bringing more uncertainty for hog producers and more caution about expansion as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
Ag Calendar
This morning Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar as there are various events coming up the next couple of weeks that many growers are encouraged to attend. Download Audio