Research could end allergies to nuts. Everett Griner tells us what this is. Download Audio
Florida 4-H and Unitedhealthcare Launch Partnership
Florida 4-H and UnitedHealthcare will join together at the annual Florida 4-H Congress to launch a new partnership – Youth Voice: Youth Choice – a program to help young people in the state improve their health and well-being through exercise, proper nutrition and attention to personal safety. Listen to the interview with Shaumond Scott, Public Relations and Communications Coordinator for …
House Audit Sessions Focus on Energy Forestry and Nutrition
The House Ag Committee continued their series of audit hearings designed to review programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill last week. The members focused on energy, forestry and nutrition programs. Download Audio
Biodiesel Continues to Prove Sustainability
A new study shows that biodiesel production continues to be energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating. Download Audio
Mixing up Salad Greens
Traditional iceberg and romaine lettuces remain popular salad choices, but there are many more options available that allow consumers to add flavor, color and nutrition to their plate. Download Audio
Trade Deals Not Expected Until After Recess
The Administration is not expected to send the Panama, Colombia and South Korea free trade deals to Congress for consideration before the August recess. Download Audio
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 4 Percent
The recent cattle on feed report showed cattle and calves on feed at 10.5 million head, 4 percent above July 1, 2010 while placements in feedlots during June was also 4 percent above last year. Download Audio
Farm Bill Could Be Written Soon
At this past week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, speakers on Saturday morning discussed the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on what was said. Download Audio
U.S. Cattle Herd Still Shrinking
The latest cattle inventory numbers from USDA show we have the smallest July 1st inventory since the records started 35 years ago. Download Audio
Southeast Producers Providing Good Quality Cattle
One of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board of directors meeting was Gene Lowrey, general manager of XIT Feeders, as he spent time in both Alabama and Georgia looking at cattle and was pleased with what he saw. Download Audio