Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives us the details on the latest funding opportunity for producers interested in organic production. Download Audio The cutoff date for this application period is set for May 20, 2011.
Despite Recent Decline Exports Still at Record Pace
Despite month to month declines for the past four months U.S. Agricultural exports continue to run 25 percent ahead for the first five months of the fiscal year compared to last year. Download Audio
Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Legislation A Win for All
The latest check of the 2011 Florida Legislative session shows that the Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Legislation is breezing through committees in both the House and Senate. In the following two reports Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam gives more details on the bill that he says is a great opportunity for farmers and school children alike. Download Audio Download Audio
Skinny on Nuts Recipe Contest
In celebration of the new website, skinnyonnuts.com, the National Peanut Board has launched a recipe contest focusing on some of the key nutritional benefits of peanuts. Download Audio
Saving the Gerbera Daisy
A member of the sunflower family, Gerbera daisies come in a variety of colors and are widely grown for both the cut flower market and as ornamental plants. But, an insect known as the leaf miner is threatening the popular flower. Download Audio
U.S. Meat Exports Continue Growth
The upward trend for U.S. beef and pork exports continued in February putting the first two months of the year with an increase of 24 percent in volume and 45 percent in value. Download Audio
Argentina Peanut Harvest Underway
A major competitor to U.S. peanut growers has begun harvest as Tyron Spearman has an update on the Argentina crop. Download Audio
GAC Gives Wrap-Up of 2011 Legislative Session
The gavel has sounded on Georgia’s 2011 Legislative Session and Georgia Agribusiness President, Bryan Tolar, gives us the update on how the key issues of immigration and tax reform ended up. Download Audio
Last Day to Register for FFB Field to the Hill
Today is the last day to register for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Field to the Hill event to be held on May 24-26, 2011. Download Audio
Reminder of Various Deadlines Today
There are a few things that growers may have been putting off, but Tyron Spearman has this reminder they need to be done today. Download Audio