A new survey has found that the poultry industry has room for growth in the breakfast arena. Download Audio
Various Topics at Cattle Industry Summer Conference
Cattle producers from across the country are taking part in the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference as NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts said they are focused on three major areas. Download Audio The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference runs through Thursday at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. More info can be found at www.beefusa.org
Agriculture Watching Debt Discussions
Many across the country have been glued to what’s happening in our nation’s capitol concerning the country’s debt issue, and as Tyron Spearman reports today, that includes many in agriculture as we continue to watch to see how all of this will affect various programs. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Medfly Eradicated in Broward
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Broward County following the discovery of the pest in Pompano Beach last January. More information is available on the web site of the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by clicking on Medfly. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …
HLB/Nutrition Research Funding To Be Addressed Aug. 24
Is the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) funding enough research into nutritional programs that seem to keep HLB-infected trees productive for years? That question will hopefully be answered after the foundation’s Research Management Committee meets Aug. 24 with researchers investigating the HLB/nutrition link. CRDF Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning reports. Download Audio
Duda Manager Sherrod To Discuss ACPS At Citrus Expo Aug. 18
Several Florida citrus growers have tried the advanced citrus production system that experts think will help growers cope with HLB by getting groves into production quickly. Duda Manager of Research and Development Joby Sherrod will discuss his company’s experience with an ACPS planting at Citrus Expo on Aug. 18. He discusses his presentation in this report. Download Audio
Discussing Beef Industry Long Range Plan
The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference officially kicks off today with a variety of committee meetings in Kissimmee, Florida. And one topic of discussion this week will be the Beef Industry Long Range Plan. Download Audio More information about the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is available at www.beefusa.org.
Mushroom Magic
These tiny truffles may become a huge cash crop. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio
Alabama Hosting Southeast NACD Meeting
Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for the 2011 National Association of Conservation Districts Southeast meeting, as the event started this afternoon with a round table discussion. I had a chance to talk with Earl Garber, NACD 1st Vice President, about the meeting which runs through Tuesday. Download Audio
Title I Programs Discussed During Audit Hearings
The House is continuing to prepare for the 2012 Farm Bill through their audit sessions with commodity programs being the focus during a recent hearing. Download Audio