We all have heard about the severe drought situation for many parts of Texas as Tyron Spearman reports today the peanut crop there may have a real affect on overall peanut prices, along with information about how peanuts can help in diabetic diets. Texas: Download Audio Diets: Download Audio
First Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles. This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will …
Researcher’s Citrus Expo Topic: Advanced Citrus Production System
The advanced citrus production system intended to get more rapid production, especially in the face of HLB, will be University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan’s topic at Citrus Expo next week. He previews his discussion in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio
2011 Corn Crop
This is another year of high corn prices. Everett Griner tells us what this means for the consumer as well as for the producer. Download Audio
Row Crops Not the Only Thing Struggling in Heat
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives an update on how the heat and drought are affecting specialty crops across the nation. Download Audio
More Grower Speakers Added to Citrus Expo Seminars
Two new speakers have been confirmed for the Citrus Expo seminar program, being held Aug. 17-18 at Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, FL. They are: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 11:45 a.m. – Grower presentation on cost and labor constraints and how to meet the bottom line, by Judy Wertz-Strickland of DeSoto Fruit and Harvesting Thursday, Aug. 18, 9:40 a.m. …
Registration Open for FFB Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Download Audio
Vilsack Announces Changes to CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is modifying its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policies to help those affected by sustained drought conditions. Throughout this year of extreme weather, USDA has supported and delivered assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country.
CBB Approves 2012 Budget
During the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board voted to approve the fiscal 2012 budget. Download Audio
Peanut Shellers and Buying Points to Meet & Some Farm Bill Programs May Escape Cuts
A meeting taking place this week will include peanut shellers and buying points as Tyron Spearman looks at what they will be discussing along with the latest from Washington concerning how the farm bill may be affected by more budget cuts. Meeting: Download Audio Budget: Download Audio