Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission explains the purpose of their newly formed advisory board. Download Audio
FL Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Open for Applications
The Division of Forestry at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds producers that the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program will accept applications from non-industrial, private landowners through Friday, July 8. Download Audio
House Cuts Funding for Know Your Farmer Know Your Food
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is disappointed that the House’s Ag Appropriations Bill cut all funding to the Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Initiative. Download Audio
Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is recognizing the contribution of century farms with the launch of their new, interactive website. Download Audio
Blue Ribbon Fire Takes Lives of Two Florida Firefighters
June 21, 2011 Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released the names of two firefighters of the Division of Forestry who were killed yesterday. Josh Burch and Brett Fulton lost their lives while fighting the Blue Ribbon Fire in Hamilton County.
FCA Convention Starts Today
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention officially kicks off today in Marco Island, as Jim Handley says the opening general session starts at 1:00 this afternoon while the allied trade show opens this evening. Download Audio
Crop Forecasting
Crop outlook for 2011 is in doubt. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Ag Working with Water Management Districts to Find Solutions
Florida strawberry growers have not only had to battle adverse weather the last few years, but also some public backlash that was a result of some unfortunate consequences from necessary freeze protection practices. But grower, Michelle Williamson says they have been able to successfully work with the local water management district in finding solutions for future freezes. Download Audio
Ag Secretary Disappointed in Senate Ethanol Vote
The Senate voted to immediately end the ethanol tax credit late last week, a move that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes is ill advised. Download Audio
More information on Food Allergies
Numerous studies are assisting in the continued progress of understanding the introduction of solids to infants and the role timing plays in developing food allergies. Download Audio