As we continue to keep you informed regarding the woes of our fellow specialty crop growers to the north, USDA’s Gary Crawford has with this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio
New Safeguards to Protect Against Foodborne Illness
USDA has announced measures to better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products. Download Audio
Breaking Down Senate Farm Bill
Today Tyron Spearman digs a little deeper into the Senate farm bill to look at what is and isn’t in this version and what some are hoping to add when it makes it to the full floor. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: Peace River Packing’s Resetting Plans
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Alabama Celebrates Historic Milestone
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proud to announce the completion of its first generation soil survey that identifies soil conditions in Alabama. To mark this historic event, members of the Alabama Cooperative Soil Survey Partnership gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, as Governor Robert Bentley proclaimed January through July 2012 as the period for celebrating the next generation of the …
Higher Yields
Everett Griner tells us how producers now are having bigger crops and higher yields. Download Audio
Dry Hot Conditions Could Hinder Emerging Summer Crops
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the dry and hot weather our farmers are experiencing could start to hinder crop emergence. Download Audio
Governor Scott Picks Florida Oranges
Indian River County, Fla. – Continuing his focus on job creation and promoting Florida’s world famous citrus industry, Governor Rick Scott picked and processed oranges at IMG Citrus in Indian River County for his ninth ‘Let’s Get to Work!’ Day. He took part in every step of getting oranges to market, including
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, No It’s Super Moon!
Star gazers may want to make an extra effort to stay up late this weekend since they will be rewarded with the biggest full moon of the year. Download Audio
May is Florida Beef Month
The Florida Beef Council would like to announce that the very first Florida Beef Month is underway as the month-long program is designed to recognize how relevant beef is to the industry and what beef does for Florida. Download Audio