Regulating the emission of dust? Everett Griner gives his view about the EPA trying to control crop dust. Download Audio
National Ag Leaders Calling for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The issue of immigration reform has been getting a lot of attention lately and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has now joined with the American Farm Bureau Federation to request that lawmakers consider agriculture’s unique needs when developing comprehensive immigration reform. Download Audio
Learning to Love the Veggies You Love to Hate
Well in our series of Learning to Love the Veggies We Love to Hate, we have been learning the history, nutritional benefits and cooking and preparation tips for those veggies we have all too long snubbed our nose at. And as we wrap up the series there are two more veggies that we must restore respect to. Beets Download Audio …
Peanut Posted Price Holds & Ag Appropriations Includes Peanut Funding
Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted pricing information along with a story about funding for a certain part of the peanut industry that’s been included in the U.S. House version of the 2012 ag appropriations bill. Price: Download Audio Funding: Download Audio
NCBA: WTO Preliminary Ruling on COOL Good for North American Cattlemen
WASHINGTON (May 26, 2011) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reported that the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) preliminary ruling on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) reinforces what the group, which is the oldest and largest national organization representing the U.S. cattle industry, has stated all along. According to NCBA President Bill Donald, COOL was a bad idea from the …
Citrus Industry eNews: Scott to OK FDOC Changes; New COO for CRDF
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Governor Scott to Approve FDOC Changes; CRDF Funding in Jeopardy
Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Vice President/CEO Mike Sparks issued the following report today: “I am very disappointed to report Governor Scott plans to sign SB 2122. The bill makes several organizational changes to the Florida Department of Citrus including implementing redistricting and
Immigration Law Already Having Negative Affect on GA Farmers
The ink is barely dry on Georgia’s new immigration law but Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says it is already having a huge affect on farmers as many of them are experiencing labor shortages. Download Audio
Decrease Acreage and Increased Price for Processed Vegetables
According to USDA econmist Gary Lucier, the price for canned and frozen vegetables is about to go up. Download Audio