Vegetable growers are facing labor problems. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Funds Available for Storm Recovery
Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that 3.8 million dollars in funding is now available through EQIP for assistance for practices they may have lost during the spring storms. Download Audio
National Plant Diagnostic Network Act as First Responders in Ag
New pests, weeds and diseases are constantly threatening American agriculture and that is why the National Plant Diagnostic Network is busy training people on how to be first detectors when it comes to finding and identifying new threats. Download Audio
Budgeting Ag’s Future
With talks of budget cuts ongoing, many agriculture universities are facing cuts from both state and federal governments. Download Audio
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S.-Mexico Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the agreement signed today by Mexico and the United States to resolve the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute:
Producers Benefit from Beef Ambassador Program
In our series, “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Georgia’s Junior Beef Ambassador Gibson Priest says support from the checkoff allows ambassadors like him to spread the beef message which is a real benefit for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Peanut Usage is Up as Stocks Dwindle
According to the latest peanut stocks and processing report, stocks are going down while usage is still rising as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio
Feed Costs Impacting Production Forecasts
High feed costs have caused USDA to slightly lower their production forecasts for next year. Download Audio
Technical Articles Abound In July Citrus Industry Magazine
The July issue of Citrus Industry magazine is packed with technical articles valuable for citrus growers. They include information about the way the Asian citrus psyllid acquires HLB, potential microirrigation system emitter clogging problems and maintenance procedures to avoid them, an updated copper application scheduler, pomegranates as an alternate crop, and changes in the orange juice marketplace. The July issue …
That’s Corny!
Everett Griner tells us how corn has become America’s most vital grain crop, worldwide! Download Audio