Florida peanut grower James Marshall talks about how the higher price being offered for peanuts is not going to change his planted acreage much if any next year as will still have a rotation with cotton. Download Audio
More Education Necessary to Maintain Conservation Funding
Conservation programs play a vital role in ag production as well as environmental protection. And Rich Budell, director of the office of water policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture, says one of the challenges in sustaining funding for these programs is educating those not involved in agriculture about their importance. Download Audio
Producers Reminded to Participate in Cattle Survey
The deadline to participate in the checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit has been extended until Feb. 6th, 2012 as the checkoff is looking for producer input. Download Audio
Record High Global Corn Production Expected
One of the biggest changes in the December Crop Report is with the world corn outlook projection. Download Audio
Farmer Stats
Everett Griner tells us how a little knowledge goes a long way. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Consider CSP
The Conservation Stewardship Program is back for 2012 and Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis has more details for growers. Download Audio
NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative Applies to Growers in 2 FL River Basins
The Natural Resources Conservation Service new Gulf of Mexico Initiative will focus up to $50 million dollars in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says Florida has many producers that will qualify. Download Audio
FL Strawberry Crop Thriving Thanks to Good Weather Conditions
Mother Nature is giving a boost to our strawberry growers with near perfect weather conditions helping the crop get off to a strong start. Download Audio
Study Confirms Beef’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet
NCBA: Study Confirms Beef’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet —Study Concludes Beef Can Improve Cholesterol Levels by 10 Percent WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2011) – In a first of its kind study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels. Texas medical doctor and cattleman Richard Thorpe said …
Improving the Poinsettia
If you are looking to pick up a nice poinsettia this time in the holiday season your selection will most likely be limited. But Extension Horticulture Expert Rebecca Schnelle explains how her research is trying to change that. Download Audio