Food and Nutrition Service Under Secretary, Kevin Concannon, says they are working to improve consumers access to healthy and nutritious foods, all the while opening up more markets for producers. Download Audio
The Mighty Mushroom
More evidence is coming to light that the mushroom is indeed a super food as mushroom growers are investigating the use of indoor light to enhance vitamin D content. Download Audio
FCA President on Upcoming Elections
In Florida, the primary election will take place on August 24th and Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Jim Strickland wants to remind producers to get out and support those who support agriculture. Download Audio
Southeast Pastures Affected by Heat
The weekly crop progress and condition reports from the National Agriculture Statistics Service indicate that high temperatures and dry conditions are taking a toll on pastures and the hay crop in some areas of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Poultry Agreement with Russia Hits a Snag
U.S. poultry producers were ready to resume shipments of poultry to Russia but that country has now slapped new conditions onto the agreement which puts a snag into the overall process. Download Audio
Marketing Loans Not Being Utilized
Today Tyron Spearman has information about how a recent speaker talked how the marketing loan assistance program is not really being utilized like it should be. Download Audio
Coordinator “guarantees” Citrus Expo seminars
Citrus Expo seminar coordinator Tim Spann calls this year’s program the most exciting ever and even offers growers a guarantee. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS!
Indian River Citrus Update On Psyllid Sprays And Rain
In the first report, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says growers in his area continue efforts to determine if aerial sprays can provide widespread control of the psyllids that spread HLB. Download Audio In the second report, he says plentiful spring rains set the region up for a good 2010-11 fruit season but hampered efforts to …
Gulf Dead Zone
Everett Griner tells us that the oil is not the only problem in the Gulf of Mexico. Download Audio
NRCS Working on Outreach Efforts to Underserved Customers
In order to better communicate their conservation message, Walt Douglas, Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Regional Assistant for the East, says they are in the process of working on outreach efforts to underserved customers. Download Audio