The rights groups are opposing child labor. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio
Florida Citrus Mutual “Citrus Conference” Begins
Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual Citrus Conference kicks off this evening, scheduled to end Friday afternoon. The event will include receptions, a banquet, entertainment and a three hour seminar session for growers on Thursday morning. It’s being held at the Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point in Bonita Springs.
An Extended Deadline for FL NRCS Program
Well producers now have a little more time to sign up for a popular Natural Resources Conservation Service program as George Johnson with the Florida NRCS says the deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program has been extended to June 25, 2010. Download Audio To learn more about CSP click Here
Cotton Industry Conducting Life Cycle Analysis
The U.S. cotton industry is examining itself from field to fabric through three major areas of work. Download Audio
USDA Conducting Bee Survey
USDA has begun a 13-state survey of honey bee pests and diseases to determine the prevalence of parasites and disease-causing microorganisms that may be contributing to the decline of honey bee colonies nationwide. Download Audio
Information on Safe Seafood in the Gulf
With the oil spill looming, Gulf States are working with consumers to give them peace of mind as well as the tasty seafood they crave. Download Audio
USDA Announces 2501 Program
News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. USDA has announced they are awarding funds to tribes, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations through the Outreach Assistance to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program, known as the 2501 program. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
GA Using New Ads for Beef Month
With June Beef Month underway in Georgia, Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said timing-wise, it’s worked out great that the new national beef ads started about the same time. Download Audio
AL Promoting New Beef Cuts
Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the beef checkoff continues to provide research dollars which are helping to develop even more new beef cuts. Download Audio
New Beef Advertising Underway
The Florida beef Council wants producers to kow their beef checkoff dollars helped develop the new “Beef It’s What’s for Dinner” consumer advertising campaign which is underway. Download Audio