The latest crop report is showing how the hot and dry conditions are starting to affect the U.S. peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio
Shipping Charges
Everett Griner tells us how the U.S. is losing wheat exports to Egypt. Download Audio
Producers See Major Decrease in Expenses
The National Ag Statistics Service reports that Farmers and Ranchers have experienced the first major decrease in expenses in a quarter of a century. Download Audio
E.Coli Focus of Government-Industry Collaboration
Government and industry are coming together to expand on the testing for E.Coli. Download Audio
Mating Disrupter Being Developed for Citrus Pest
USDA is working on an environmentally friendly way to control citrus pest by disrupting mating habits. Download Audio
Shipping Sea Turtles to Safety
A rescue plan has been devised for sea turtle hatchlings in the path of the oil spill. Download Audio
Deseret Ranch Receives Regional ESAP Award
At last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, seven diverse U.S. cattle operations were recognized as regional winners of the 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award. And the recipient from the Southeast’s Region II was Deseret Cattle & Citrus Ranch from Florida as James Payne was there to accept the award. Download Audio
AU Vet Serving in Veterinary Reserve Corp
Dr. Wayne Green with Auburn University talks about how one of his staff members will be taking a leave of absence to serve in the Veterinary Reserve Corp. Download Audio
GA Young Cattle Producer Helps Shape the Future
Chairman of NCBA’s Young Producer’s Council, Ben Spitzer of Fairmount, Georgia, led members of NCBA’s Young Producers’ Council during their bi-annual business meeting at last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Download Audio
College Students Agriculture Voice Needed
In partnership with the American National CattleWomen Inc., the Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the re-launch of their College Aggies Online which allows students a chance to share agriculture’s story with the public. Download Audio Students with a passion for agriculture are encouraged to sign up at aggiesonline.ning.com