This is a vast part of U.S. agriculture. Everett Griner gives us some insight to it today. Download Audio
GCC Excited About Continuing their Efforts for the Cotton Producer
Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says thanks to the positive vote on the mandatory producer referendum, they will be able to continue their long standing efforts of working for the cotton producer. Download Audio
AL NRCS has AWEP Funding Available
John Curtis, Resource Conservationist with the Alabama NRCS, says they have funds available through the Agriculture Water Enhancement Program which focuses on improving water conditions on the land for farmers. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for these 2010 funds is April 30, 2010. For more information log on to the AL NRCS website.
FFB Staying Active as FL Legislature Enters Final Weeks
With the Florida legislature now in it’s seventh week of a eight week session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says they are keeping a close eye on all of the action. Download Audio
New Study Looks at Link Between Produce and Reduced Cancer Risk
A new study has found that fruit and vegetable consumption may have less of an effect on cancer risk than once thought. Download Audio
How to be a Good Egg
America’s egg farmers donate more than 12 million eggs each year to food banks and charities with a good portion of those being donated through the Good Egg Project. Download Audio
Vault Products for Peanut Growers
Becker Underwood has a lineup of peanut inoculants to help growers across the Southeast, as their Regional Manager Glen Wiggins explains. Download Audio To learn more visit their website at beckerunderwood.com
FL House Bill 981 Heading to the Floor
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has an update on a bill that most everyone in agriculture has been watching closely in the Florida legislature. Download Audio
Class-Action Suit against Perdue Farms
Workers at Perdue Farms Inc. has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the company knowingly hired illegal immigrants. Download Audio
Group Now Targeting Egg Production
The United Egg Producers is conducting a full investigation stemming from an undercover video supposedly shot inside barns of two Iowa egg facilities. Download Audio