While the farm bill has been center stage in our nation’s capitol, there’s other news from there this past week that many in agriculture were interested in as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the details pertaining to the transportation bill along with also commenting on how peanut consumption numbers are still a positive factor for growers. Transportation: Download Audio …
Mega-trends in Global Food Security
While efforts to improve food security around the world may be old news, the challenges it poses is ever evolving. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: Why Fresh Sales Are Down; July Forecast
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the House Agriculture Committee’s Approval of the Food Farm and Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee’s approval of the Food Farm and Jobs Bill:
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, also known as the 2012 Farm Bill, has been approved by the House Agriculture Committee and now moves on to the full House. Download Audio
Downsizing
This is a problem that consumers have to deal with at the grocery store, but, Everett Griner tells us why the producers are not able to downsize. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Reaching Consumers Through Beef Cookoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Evelyn Brown from Cullman, Alabama, wants producers to know they reach many consumers through their beef cookoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
House Farm Bill Draft Removes “Fresh” from School Program
Like the Senate version, the draft of the House’s 2012 Farm includes strong provisions and funding for specialty crops. However, there are also some variations from the Senate version, such as language that would open the School’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program up to frozen and canned products. Download Audio
House Ag Committee Working Through Farm Bill
Mark-up is underway in the House Ag Committee for its version of the 2012 Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. House Ag Chair Frank Lucas says despite the potential challenges of getting the bill on the House Floor, they are working hard to get it ready. Download Audio
Role of 4-H Around the Globe
Mary Crave with the National Institute for Food and Agriculture who says over the last few decades several 4-H clubs have been built around the globe with even more being developed. Download Audio