Today Tyron Spearman has information about how a peanut broker is encouraging growers to plant more peanuts this year to prevent a shortage from happening. Download Audio
AL and FL Ask Supreme Court to Resolve Tri-State Water War
The U.S. Supreme Court has now been asked to resolve the long-running water dispute between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio
Let Them Eat Cake!
A new study shows that obese participants who ate a breakfast high in protein and carbohydrates that included a dessert were better able to stick to their diet and keep the pounds off longer than participants who ate a low-carb, low-calorie breakfast that did not include sweets. Download Audio
Record-Shattering Year for Meat Exports
U.S. beef, pork and lamb set new records across the board last year, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value. And U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said exceeding $11.5 billion in total red meat exports is a significant accomplishment as it’s far in excess of what anyone predicted. Download Audio
EU-US Sign Historic Organic Trade Agreement
The European Union and the United States have signed an agreement that will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: Nursery Tree Shortage; Olives; Citrus Smuggling
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FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers
INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate.
Suit Filed Over Stalled Fisheating Creek Restoration
From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing a lack of progress in restoring the region to its former, navigable condition despite a court order to do so, a group of environmental groups on Tuesday filed suit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, charging the agency with violating the state’s open records and meetings laws. “Instead of actually remediating the …
Falling Surplus
Farming is moving from surplus to shortage. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Florida and Georgia Seeking Peanut Board Nominees
We’ve been contacted by both the Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission that they are seeking nominees for the National Peanut Board. So Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about an Irrigation Workshop coming up next week that growers may want to attend. Nominees: Download Audio Workshop: Download Audio