SMITH PUSHED AS THURMAN REPLACEMENT By JOHN KENNEDY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 10, 2010…..Fresh from an unsuccessful turn as Democrat Alex Sink’s running mate, former Sen. Rod Smith said Wednesday he may be willing to assume another against-the-odds task: leadership of the state’s battered Democratic Party. But Smith told the News Service of Florida that …
Breeding Programs Key to Improving Cotton Quality
Synthetic fibers are the main competition for US cotton and therefore, Kater Hake, vice president of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, says they are developing new breeding tools in order to consistently improve cotton quality. Download Audio
Voting Open for County Farm Service Agency Committees
With a deadline of December 6, 2010, Jonathan Coppess, Administrator of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is encouraging farmers to cast their ballot for local County Farm Service Agency committees. Download Audio
South Florida Experiences Driest October on Record
West Palm Beach, FL — With little rainfall in recent weeks, meteorologists from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reported that last month was the driest October in South Florida since recordkeeping began in 1932. The low monthly rainfall total, coupled with seasonal forecasts of exceptionally dry conditions, underscores the need for water conservation to protect the region’s limited …
Fresh From Florida Logo Incentive Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture is encouraging growers and packers to use the Fresh from Florida logo on packaging or decals, by offering financial incentives. For more information, visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio
Turkey Numbers Still Down for 2010 Holiday Season
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to give a little thought about the turkey and it seems that their won’t be as many to choose from this year as there has been in the past. Download Audio
BQA Means Doing the Right Things Right
Today’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Frank Owsley, Extension Animal Scientist with Auburn University and the BQA State Coordinator in Alabama, said the message they’re trying to get out to producers is they want them to do the things that are right to help put more money into …
New Questions about the Farm Bill
Today Tyron Spearman loooks how the farm bill and questions many as to have the process of designing a new one will take place with the changes being made in those involved after the last week’s elections. Download Audio
GIPSA Rule’s Costs Substantial, Analysis Finds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Confirming what food-animal producers have suspected about a proposed federal rule on buying and selling livestock and poultry, a comprehensive economic analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed regulation found it would be bad for farmers and ranchers, bad for consumers and bad for rural America. The study, released today and conducted …
Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).