In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers Market Directory has seen an increase of 16-percent just this year – and is now listing more than 61-hundred operational farmers markets. Download Audio
Approval of Beef Checkoff Remains High
A recent survey shows that 72% of beef and dairy producers approve of the beef checkoff program and continue to be “somewhat” or “very” well informed about it. Download Audio
Government Asked to Act on Beef Checkoff
29 groups have sent a letter to USDA formally requesting urgent and decisive action to protect against misuse of the National Beef Checkoff Program. Download Audio
FL Peanut Field Day Coming Up
Thursday, August 19th is when the annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna. Dr. Barry Tillman knows the hot, dry weather pattern is really starting to affect the crop in many areas. Download Audio
Governor Appoints Four to the Florida Citrus Commission
TALLAHASSEE — Governor Charlie Crist this week announces the following reappointments and appointments: Florida Citrus Commission – Senate Confirmation Required • Everett “Stan” Carter, 71, of Vero Beach, citrus division manager with McArthur Farms Inc., reappointed for a term beginning August 4, 2010, and ending May 31, 2013. He will represent district three as a grower member. • Michael O. …
Hot and Dry Weather Affecting Peanut Crop
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