Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia, secretary/treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, says it’s important for beef checkoff dollars to remain committed to research efforts in developing new products. Download Audio
AL Vet to Serve in Veterinary Reserve Corp
Dr. Terry Slaten with the Alabama State Veterinarian’s Office, will soon be headed out on a new venture as he is serving with the Veterinary Reserve Corp. Download Audio
Peanut Growers Could Get Additional Funds & Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman today has information about how some peanut growers could see some extra dollars this year along with an update of some upcoming events. Funds: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio
Citrus Expo Black Spot Expert Discusses Her Talk
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney tells how she’ll address citrus black spot at Citrus Expo in a way growers can use the information immediately. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS!
Kinney: Florida Fresh Citrus Season Was A Good One
Richard Kinney, executive vice president of Florida Citrus Packers, reports on the recently-completed Florida fresh citrus season. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Is It Local?
Shoppers are beginning to show more interest if their produce is local grown. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Reminder
Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, wants to remind producers about Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Field Day to be held Thursday, July 8, 2010. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Criteria Standards Still Looming
The EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria standards are still looming over the state, but Florida House Representative, Trudi Williams, says that they are continuing to fight in order to at least amend the proposal to ensure that it is economically feasible and ecologically realistic. Download Audio
AL Working with Those Effected by Gulf Oil Spill
Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says that losses on the gulf industries from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill are devastating and they are doing all they can to assist those affected. Download Audio
Update on Med Fly Count and Efforts
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, two more adult Mediterranean fruit flies were found in south Florida last week. Download Audio