The New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC), formed in 2005, is known primarily for supporting efforts to find new citrus varieties for the Florida industry. Peter Chaires, NVDMC executive director, explains
Another New Crop
Everett Griner tells us of a crop being planted and grown by producers in the southeast, believe it or not. Download Audio
For the Love and Hate of Cilantro
New research is trying to determine who loves and who hates cilantro, and why. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Looks Forward to FCA Convention
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention will be held next week, June 19-21 in Marco Island, and Ashley Hughes invites everyone to stop by the Florida Beef Council booth during the trade show. Download Audio
Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Sysco Employees
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley has information about a checkoff funded beef training program they will conduct this week with Sysco employees. Download Audio
Georgia Beef Up Your Game Plan Continues Sunday
Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams says they are looking forward to another day of their Beef Up Your Game Plan promotion in Atlanta this Sunday, all a part of June Beef Month. Download Audio
Farm Bill Progress Hurt by Food Stamp Fight
A food stamp fight is actually brewing in the Senate between those opposed to cuts and those who argue the farm bill spends too much on food stamps. Download Audio
U.S. Fruit and Veggie Exports Trailing Imports
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture trade forecast projects fresh fruit and vegetable exports at $6.9 billion dollars compared to fruit and veggie imports at 13.6 billion. Download Audio
Second Half of 2012 Could See Development of El Nino Pattern
According to the National Weather Service there’s a 50 percent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the second half of 2012, bringing with it more rain than usual for the Southeast. Download Audio
States Cut Back on LFTB Beef Purchases
Many states participating in USDA’s National School Lunch Program have opted to order ground beef that does not contain lean finely textured beef. Download Audio