Research continues in the area of peanut allergies as Tyron Spearman has information on new efforts and what they may mean. Download Audio
FCA President Hoping for More Young Producers
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention wrapped up last night in Marco Island as Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida took over as President for the next year. He talked about how they look forward to working even more with young folks in the state. Download Audio
Farm Market Update
The Farm Market Directory is now available. Everett Griner tells us what this is all about. Download Audio
House Leader Encouraging Senate Vote on HB 872
The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 has passed in the Senate Ag Committee and House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is now encouraging the full Senate to take up the measure. Download Audio
Cellulosic Biofuel Requirement Reduced in 2012 RFS Proposal
The EPA has issued its proposed requirements for the 2012 Renewable Fuel Standard and as expected has reduced the cellulosic biofuel requirement. Download Audio
New Report Criticizes FDA Handling of Food Recalls
As the FDA is in the process of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act, it has been directed to review a report that points out some glaring problems within the agency. Download Audio
Lightening Safety
This week has been National Lightning Safety Week, a very worthy subject for those in the Southeast to recognize. Download Audio
Peanut Crop Condition Worsens
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about how the crop condition for peanuts this year is reaching its worst recorded levels due to the drought like conditions. Download Audio
2011 Meat Export Forecast Looks Good
According to USDA’s June meat trade forecast, beef exports this year are still set to be higher than those reached prior to 2003’s BSE incident in our country. Download Audio
Florida Citrus Panel To Evaluate HLB/Nutrition Research
A committee of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation in August will meet with scientists to evaluate the research being conducted into the use of foliar nutrients on HLB-infected trees. Research Management Committee Chairman Bobby Barben addresses the planned meeting in this brief interview. Download Audio