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Myth Crushing
The meat industry is fighting back and Everett Griner tells us why and how. Download Audio
Lack of Rain & Tight Watering Restrictions Hurting Sugarcane Crop
Sugarcane grower Rick Roth says the prime growing season for the sugarcane crop is being threatened by lack of rainfall and tight watering restrictions. Download Audio
The Worst Cotton Crop Condition in Over 10 Years
The drought has wreaked havoc on a number of crops including cotton as USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the crop is experiencing its worst condition rating in over ten years. Download Audio
Learning More about the Loquat
A fruit that may currently be low on your grocery list but is certainly not low in taste or nutrition is the loquat. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Working to Provide Safe Food Source
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Jimmy Holliman from Marion Junction, Alabama says he has seen what the checkoff has done over the years to move the industry forward and it’s very important for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Peanut Supply and Disappearance Update
The latest peanut supply and disappearance numbers are out as Tyron Spearman looks at what they mean for peanut growers. Download Audio
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
Day two of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention includes the Board of Directors meeting held this morning where a variety of presentations were made and issues discussed. One of the speakers this morning was NCBA President Bill Donald, as he talked about how important it is for individual cattle producers to be involved in their state and national associations. Download …
Falling Prices
Everett Griner tells us how seasonal production is helping prices for vegetables. Download Audio
Florida Cattlemen Get Market Information
Cattle producers from across Florida attended the opening general session this afternoon at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island. One of the guests speakers was Troy Applehans with CattleFax as he and I talked afterwards about some of the issues affecting cattle markets right now. Download Audio