In reality, eating habit changes are only temporary. Everett Griner tells us just how. Download Audio
FCA to Discuss Numeric Nutrient Rule
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is underway today in Marco Island, as producers are invited to attend a panel discussion coming up Thursday morning concerning the numeric nutrient rule being proposed by the EPA. FCA President Wade Grigsby said they have made this issue one of their top priorities. Download Audio
Vilsack Discusses Current State of Renewable Energy Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke on some highlights from a new USDA report that will serve as a road map to achieve the renewable fuel standard goal of 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022. Download Audio
Food Policy Bills Could Become Casualties of a Short Calendar
Time is not on the side of those who support two food policy bills in the Senate. One would strengthen the FDA’s food safety authority – the other is designed to fight child obesity. But despite bipartisan support – the legislation may never reach the Senate floor because there’s not much room on the Senate calendar and time is running …
AL Animal Agriculture Working Together
Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, says the Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being was formed because of the importance of animal agriculture in Alabama. Download Audio
National Pollinator Week
USDA is celebrating National Pollinator Week by hosting a National Pollinator Kick Off event where six leading experts and scientists participated in a panel discussion on the decline of pollinator populations and what it means for the world’s food supply. Download Audio
GA Poultry Dollars Down in 2009
According to the National Agriculture Statistics Service, Georgia’s poultry numbers continue to be strong, but their values were down a bit last year compared to 2008. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For tips on helping horses beat the heat go to the Georgia Department of Agriculture website at http://www.agr.georgia.gov/portal/site/AGR/
GA Horse Owners Urged to Take Precautions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is urging horse owners to take extra precautions during the summer to be sure their animals do not become victims of the heat. Download Audio For tips on helping horses beat the heat go to the Georgia Department of Agriculture website at http://www.agr.georgia.gov/portal/site/AGR/
Report Clearing Land to Plant
Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder for growers who have already or plan to clear land to use for crop production. Download Audio
FL Cattlemen Meeting in Marco
Holding the High Ground is the theme for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show which offically kicks off today the Marriott Marco Island Resort. FCA President-elect Jim Strickland hopes producers will take the time to attend. Download Audio