September 2010 has once again been proclaimed as National Wilderness Month, by President Obama. Download Audio
USMEF Putting Beef Checkoff Dollars to Work
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry, and their President and CEO Phillip Seng, said it’s important for cattle producers to keep those beef checkoff dollars coming. Download Audio
Peanut Usage is Up
Today Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers. Download Audio
AL NRCS offering Prescribed Burning Manager Trainings
Alabama State Forester, Tim Albritton, says The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering some training in the realm of Prescribed Burning Management Download Audio For more information visit the AL NRCS website or the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council.
Lobbyists Optimistic About Citrus Research From Tariffs Bill
Washington lobbyists are optimistic about a bill to authorize funding invasive pest and disease research with tariffs on imported citrus products. They told Florida Citrus Mutual directors the legislation could be attached to other “must pass” legislation later this year. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Storm Season
Everett Griner tells us how, halfway through this hurricane season NOAA downgrades their forecast. Download Audio
Heat Stress in Peanuts
Heat and a few other factors are taking a toll on this year’s peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest crop report. Download Audio
A lot of Talk but Still No Action on Estate Tax
As we check in on the latest developments of the estate tax, American Farm Bureau Federation Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says there seems to be a lot of talk in Washington about what should happen, but unfortunately that has not yet translated into action. Download Audio
Fuel Demand for Energy Use Down
Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources. Download Audio
An Alternative to Gluten
Often dubbed as the world’s smallest grain, teff, may become a big contributor to those looking for a gluten free alternative to wheat. Download Audio