Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning offers for peanut contracts along with more on yesterday’s announcement concerning the purchase of Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods. Download Audio Download Audio
New and Improved Field Demos Set for Sunbelt Ag Expo
With only four weeks to go until the 34th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, Executive Director Chip Blalock gives producers a sneak peak on what field demos they can expect to see. Download Audio
First Public Hearing this Saturday on Proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area
Here is a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting the first of two public meetings this Saturday, Sept. 24 in Avon Park, Fla., to answer questions and take comments on the proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in south-central Florida.
Roka Addresses Labor Costs Of Growing And Harvesting Citrus
University of Florida economist Fritz Roka takes a broad look at citrus labor costs. He addresses the high cost of harvesting labor late this spring, the cost of regulatory compliance and the impact the immigration debate may have had on labor cost and availability, among other things. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together!
Changing Trends
Southeast agriculture has a new image, and Everett Griner tells us what this is. Download Audio
RUTFs coming from Peanuts
Peanuts higlighted a tele-conference held today where officials discussed the Food for Peace program called Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods, as peanuts have become an important part of that program. Download Audio
LA Nina Making a Comeback
According to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, La Niña has re-emerged in the tropical Pacific Ocean and should gradually strengthen and continue into winter. Download Audio
Florida Cattlemen Urge Signing of NNC Petition
Together, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. This was filed this past April and while other efforts are underway, NCBA’s Deputy Environmental Council Ashley Lyon, said the litigation is proceeding. Download Audio To sign the petition to …
Upcoming Peanut Events
Today Tyron Spearman has more information about a couple of upcoming events in the peanut industry. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminder of September 30th Signup Deadline
Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind producers that an important sign-up deadline is coming up next week. Download Audio