The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has filed a case before the World Trade Organization against China for imposing unfair duties on American chicken products, as U.S. Trade Representative General Counsel Tim Reif explains why this action is being taken. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: J.D. Alexander Reportedly Ousted; HLB Efforts
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Waterways
Today, Everett Griner tells us just how important our lakes and streams are for us. Download Audio
New Commercial Part of Florida Citrus Marketing Effort
These reports provide an overview of Florida Department of Citrus marketing programs for 2011-12 and a description of a new orange juice commercial. Download Audio Download Audio Learn more about the Commission actions here. News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Peanut Crop and Price Update
Today Tyron Spearman has an update of where the peanut crop stands at this time along with this week’s peanut posted price. Download Audio
Trade Deal Delays Resulting in Missed Opportunities for US Ag
There has been some movement in the senate giving reason to believe that the FTA’s with Colombia, South Korea and Panama could be passed soon, but in the meantime Colombia Ambassador Gabriel Silva says the delays have no doubt hurt US Agriculture. Download Audio
Coalition Working to Support Inclusion of Forests in 2012 Farm Bill
Members of the Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition have sent a letter to members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees offering recommendations for the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio
FL Cattlewoman Spreading the Beef Message
In our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Patty Barthle from Pasco County, Florida knows the importance of talking to consumers about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
GA Victorious Over AL and FL During Latest Water War Appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by Florida and Alabama for a new hearing on Atlanta’s use of Lake Lanier as a drinking water source. Download Audio
Citrus Research Official Discusses Short- to Long-Term HLB Efforts
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Program Manager Tom Turpen in these reports briefly addresses the foundation’s short-, mid- and long-term efforts to find solutions to HLB, or greening disease. Download Audio Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together!