Monsanto’s Jessica Simmons says they are honoring the contributions farm moms make to their family, farm, community and industry with the 2012 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program. Download Audio
GA Peanut Commission Assisting Producers with Research and Promotion
Over the past several years Georgia’s peanut farmers have experienced record yields combined with high consumption of peanut products. And Dooley County peanut farmer and Georgia Peanut Commission Advisory Board member David Reed says that’s due in part to the efforts by the Peanut Commission. Download Audio
Growers: Black Spot May Become Major Fla. Citrus Problem
Citrus black spot has only been found in two southwest Florida counties and has not been a major concern to most in the Florida citrus industry. However, two Southern Gardens Citrus officials told fellow growers at a citrus black spot workshop in Immokalee last week that black spot worries Brazilian growers as much as greening disease does. In the first …
Citrus Commission, Regulatory Workshop On Citrus Calendar
A Wednesday meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission and a Thursday workshop on regulatory processes hosted by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation are key items on the Florida citrus calendar this week. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Hero Farmers
Ex-military personnel are finding a new life in farming. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
FL NRCS Invites Everyone to Earth Day Celebration
FL NRCS Plant Materials Center Director Mimi Williams invites folks to attend their annual Earth day Celebration to be held April 19 at the Plant Materials Center in Brooksville. Download Audio
Specialty Crop Growers Speak to Senators Regarding Crop Insurance
During the Senate Ag Committee’s final farm bill hearing focused on commodity programs and risk management, a range of farmers, commodity groups, and other stakeholders unilaterally called for strengthening risk management tools, namely crop insurance. Download Audio
AL Producers Reminded of NRCS Organic Initiative
AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to remind producers of the two remaining signing ups for the Organic Initiative, the first of which is coming up March 30, 2012. Download Audio
Retail Food Prices Remaining Steady
According to the latest Consumer Price Index, consumer food prices seem to be plateauing. Download Audio
Merial Reminder of Spring Cattle Deworming
Dr. Joe Dedrickson, veterinary services manager with Merial Limited, said when it comes to deworming cattle this spring their focus is using the right product at the right time. Download Audio For more information log on to www.merial.com