Shoppers who previously looked elsewhere for nutritious, high-quality, size-appropriate proteins now have a beef option that boast smaller portions giving consumers the sizes and nutritional profiles they seek. Download Audio
Two Long-Time FL NASS Employees Retiring
Florida’s field office for the National Ag Statistic Service is entering a new era as two long time employees have retired. Director Jeff Geuder and NASDA Coordinator Aubrey Bordelon. Download Audio
Environmental Group Files Challenge to New FL Water Standards
A coalition of environmental groups have filed an administrative challenge to the new rules set up to determine acceptable pollution levels in Florida waters. Download Audio
Payments to Farmers Decreased This Year
According to the latest numbers, USDA payments to farmers this year actually decreased compared to last year as as Tyron Spearman has a look at the figures. Download Audio
That’s Corny
Corn is likely the world’s oldest crop. Everett Griner tells us some facts about corn today. Download Audio
3 Mostly Outside of Citrus Are Fla. Department of Citrus Finalists
Three candidates who are mostly unknown in Florida citrus circles are the finalists for the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) executive director job. This report has their names and includes an interview with FDOC Acting Executive Director Debra Funkhouser regarding the process leading to selection of the new executive director on Dec. 16. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …
Poultry Industry Reiterates Concerns Expressed in NAS Report
Washington, D.C. – December 1, 2011 – The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association reiterated numerous concerns that were expressed in a report released yesterday by the National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council titled, “The Potential Consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Establishment-Specific Data.”
Farm Bill Hearing to Resume
Farm Bill hearings are set to resume at the end of January or the beginning of February. Download Audio
Ag Exports Down – Imports Up
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the latest ag export forecasts for this fiscal year show a decline from 2011. Download Audio
Get an Early Start on Weed Control with Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Plus
As our cotton farmers turn their attention to the planning of their 2012 crop, Monsanto’s Chris Reat says that the Roundup Ready Plus Solutions Platform now allows for earlier applications, so they can get a head-start on weed control. Download Audio