Florida citrus commissioners see proposed new orange juice TV commercials they hope will curtail large OJ sales declines. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Canned Salmon
Extension health expert Julie Kennel says that canned and fresh salmon offer comparable health benefits. Download Audio
Peanut Contracts Being Offered
Rains are being found in parts of the peanut belt and contract offers are also being made as Tyron Spearman has the latest news for peanut growers. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Dollars Educating Consumers
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Jim Riddle from Opelika, Alabama explains why he feels the checkoff is an excellent thing for cattle producers to have. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
House Budget Committee Releases Budget Resolution
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan has released the committee’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Resolution calling for some 30-billion in budget savings from ag reforms. Download Audio
Update On April Harvesting Symposium At Citrus Center
Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) Professor Jim Syvertsen provides an update on the upcoming April 2-4 International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts. Syvertsen, chairman of the symposium’s organizing committee, tells how to register and why Florida growers should attend, and discusses some keynote speakers. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? …
Growing Population
Everett Griner explains how food production is still fundamental. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Taking Part in Ona Field Day
The Ona Field Day will be held April 12th at the University of Florida’s Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said one of the guest speakers is being sponsored by the beef checkoff. Download Audio More information about the Ona Field Day can be accessed from their website at http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu.
Georgia Beef Board to Talk with Dieticians
Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board talks about how beef checkoff dollars will be involved at the Georgia Dietetic Association’s annual conference coming up yet this week. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention is Next Week
The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up next week in Huntsville, and Dr. Billy Powell said they are excited about new changes made for the trade show. Download Audio