John Deere’s Can Do project is well on its way to becoming a reality and project manager Nicole Schneider those interested in virtually assisting in the effort can design their own can by visiting John Deere on Facebook. Download Audio
Peanut Butter Still Very Affordable
Despite the fact peanut butter prices are rising, efforts are underway to get information out to consumers that it is still very affordable, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Citrus Extension Agent Zekri Discusses Brown Rot in Gulf Area
Heavy October rains led to brown rot developing in Southwest Florida groves in recent weeks. Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri discusses the fungal disease and management techniques in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Good Beef and Pork Exports Expected in 2012
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Phil Seng looks at some of the beef and pork exports numbers and whether they will carry into next year. Download Audio
Citrus Scientist Updates HLB Studies on Nutrition, SARs and More
University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse in this report updates information gleaned from his studies – and some grower results – regarding HLB and nutrition, systemic required resistance products and buckhorned trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Pig-Out Problem
Today, Everett Griner tells us just how much the all-you-can-eat menu is shrinking. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of November 7, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending November 11th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
La Niña to Continue Until At Least January
The weather pattern responsible for the drought conditions in the Southeast is likely to continue through at least January. Download Audio
Lab Test Show that Salmonella Can Reach Tomato Through Leaves
New research has found that in a lab setting salmonella bacteria can enter tomato plants through intact leaves, travel through the plant and end up in the fruit itself. Download Audio