Despite the fact beef production is forecast to be lower next year, overall total U.S. meat outlook for 2011 is projected slightly higher than it’s expected to be this year. Download Audio
Researcher Discusses Many Aspects Of Citrus Black Spot
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney has appeared at several workshops on citrus black spot since the disease was discovered in Collier and Hendry counties this spring. In these reports, she discusses
Help For Hungry
BRIC plans to fight famine. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Florida Opens Summer Oyster Areas Early
TALLAHASSEE (FDACS) — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that the summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will open at 12:01 a.m. Friday — 11 days early. Download Audio
Ag Groups Encouraging Senate to Adopt Murkowski Legislation
Nearly 50 agricultural groups have sent a letter to Senate members urging them to adopt Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution that would prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Current Sugar Policy Receiving Ringing Endorsements
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has said that sugar policy is working exactly as it is supposed to and he doesn’t foresee any big changes. Download Audio
Upcoming Listening Sessions on the Specialty Crop Research Needs
USDA has scheduled two listening sessions in order for the specialty crop committee to hear comments regarding the research needs of the industry. Download Audio
SNAP Program Signage and Locator Unveiled
USDA has unveiled the “We Welcome SNAP” sign which will be displayed by stores accepting SNAP benefits, as well as new online tool to help recipients find a SNAP-authorized store near their home or workplace. Download Audio
FL Bronson Seeks Early Opening of Summer Oyster Area
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that he has asked the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) to open the summer oyster harvesting area in the Apalachicola Bay system now in response to the oil leak out in the Gulf of Mexico. The summer oyster area is normally open for harvest 92 …
AL Beef Promoted at Food Expo
Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited to have been able to be a part of the recent Alabama Food Expo. Download Audio