Educating consumers about agricultural products is a big focus for commodity organizations and Monty Bain with the Cotton Board says they are reaching young consumers through a partnership with Ag in the Classroom. Download Audio
One Person’s Garnish Could be Another’s Medicine
Parsley and celery are often utilized more for their decorative attributes than their health benefits, but new research now shows that they could have value in helping prevent certain breast cancer tumor cells from multiplying. Download Audio
New Scan Can Scrutinize Produce While Still at the Packing House
USDA scientist have developed and patented an experimental, cutting-edge optical scanning system that would use two different kinds of lighting, a sophisticated camera and other pieces of equipment to scrutinize fresh produce while they are still at the packinghouse. Download Audio
McClure Addresses Foliar Nutrients, Other Topics At Citrus Field Day
Citrus Grower and research advocate Peter McClure was among the hundreds attending the Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day at Conserv II near Winter Garden last week. In these reports, he comments on
Cloned Food
Cloned animal food is still questioned. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 13th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Peanut Industry Responds & Peanut Product Produced
Today Tyron Spearman has an update concerning how the peanut industry has responded with relief efforts to the recent tornado vidctims here in the Southeast along with a story about a peanut product being produced at a new factory. Relief: Download Audio Factory: Download Audio
Moderation in Cattle Prices
Because of a temporary surge in beef production the next few weeks we may be seeing cattle and beef prices come down a bit as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
Citrus Researcher Tells How RNAi Will Work On Psyllids
USDA scientist Wayne Hunter in these reports describes RNA interference, a tool that holds promise for control of the psyllids that spread HLB, and hopefully
Open Ports
The Japan food imports will continue. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio