In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we are talking with Matt Hersom, one of the BQA coordinators in Florida, who wants cattle producers to know it’s simple to become BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org
Funding Available for Wetland Protection and Habitat Improvement
Gainesville, FL. — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced a funding opportunity for wetland protection, restoration and enhancement activities on eligible lands in Florida. Funding comes through the agency’s Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP), with up to $17 million available nationwide.
Breeding Programs Producing New Peanut Varieties
Peanut breeding programs continue to produce new varieties for growers as today Tyron Spearman looks at some of those and how well they’ve done in test trials. Download Audio
Agricultural Issues Addressed in the State of the Union
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says many issues relating closely to agriculture were touched on last night during President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Download Audio Download Audio
New Food Labels Coming Soon
The beef and pork industries are working to provide new nutrition facts labels which are due March 1st. Download Audio
Truth and Consequences: The University System Funding Debate
As Florida Lawmakers and University leaders debate funding allocations and the structure for upper education, University of Florida Vice President and head of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Jack Payne reminds us of an important history lesson about the critical role of the land grant university system. He has a strong message of truth and the consequences …
In Citrus This Week: Education, OJ Futures, The Cost of HLB
Education, orange juice futures and the cost of HLB were all top-of-mind for many Florida citrus growers this week. On the education front, many citrus growers are attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Early in the week, financial news services reported that orange juice futures hit record highs. And the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural …
Citrus Canker-Detecting Dogs Have Had Success In USDA Research
In the first two reports, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses the good success dogs have had in detecting citrus canker in Florida, and the importance of canker and greening detection. Download Audio Download Audio In the other reports, J&K Canine Academy founder Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs have been used in the research, discusses the training, his hopes …
Ethanol & Bio-Diesel
Everett Griner tells us how both industries are in a “give and take” posture. Download Audio
GA Cotton Producers Will Get Washington Update at GCC Annual Meeting
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton producers can get a better understanding of what is going on in Washington during their Annual Meeting next Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Download Audio