Due to consumer confusion, The Corn Refiners Association has petitioned the FDA to allow manufacturers the option of using ‘corn sugar’ as an alternative name for high fructose corn syrup. Download Audio
GA Beef Ambassador Ready for Competition
The Georgia Beef Board is proud to have Chris Campbell, this year’s Beef Ambassador for the state, taking part in the National Beef Ambassador competition this coming weekend in South Dakota. Download Audio More information about the competition is available at www.nationalbeefambassador.org
ACA Pleased with Beef Trade Efforts
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how beef checkoff dollars from producers in the state are being used to promote their product in other countries. Download Audio
FL NRCS and Nature Conservancy Work Together
While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida implement various conservation programs in the state, Jeff Danter with the Nature Conservancy in Florida said it’s critical for them to partner with NRCS on these. Download Audio
Tight Beef Supplies in Argentina
The World Meat Congress 2010 wraps up today in Buenos Aires and according to U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Daley the dominant topic was the shortage of global beef supplies especially there in Argentina. Download Audio
Water Farming A Stronger Possibility For Former Citrus Lands
South Florida Water Management District has authorized a pilot project for water farming, which could lead to the renting of unused land from citrus growers for water storage. Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Clone Winner
Iowa state fair 4-H winner was a cloned animal. Everett Griner looks at what this means to us. Download Audio
Florida’s U. S. Senators Agree: Water Regs Should Wait
By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Sept. 28, 2010…As the Florida Department of Environmental Protection prepares to discuss proposed water pollution standards that are opposed by businesses and farmers, Florida’s two United States Senators – who don’t often agree – both think federal officials should back off.
AL NRCS Reminds Producers about Upcoming Forestry Field Days
Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, reminds producers that the first of three Regional Forestry Field Days is scheduled for Thursday, September 30 2010, at the Finley McRae Farm in Greene County. Download Audio
GA Cotton Farmers Dealing with Variety of Leaf Spot Issues
Georgia cotton farmers are continuing to battle leaf spot diseases as UGA Extension plant pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says they have recently discovered a new leaf spot issue not related to nutrient deficiency. Download Audio