(Univ of FL – Jan 26 Release) – The freeze that decimated thousands of acres of vegetable crops throughout southwest Florida earlier this month also had an enormous effect on farm labor income, costing field workers an estimated $23.6 million-plus, according to Dr. Fritz Roka, an associate professor of agricultural economics at the University of Florida (UF)/IFAS Southwest Florida Research …
Hungry People
This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio
Water and Poo
Recently elected National Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher chairman, Will Gilmer, is also an Alabama dairy farmer who uses his website along with a variety of other social media tools to communicate the importance of agriculture. Download Audio
Upcoming Cutoff for 3 AL NRCS Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners that this Friday, January 29 is the cutoff date for three popular Farm Bill Programs. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences
EPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers. Download Audio There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST …
NCC President Speaks on Pressing Issues at GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s 3rd annual meeting was a big success and upcoming president of the National Cotton Council, Eddie Smith, said that he was impressed with the efforts. Download Audio
Contradictions in Fruit and Veggie Consumption
A new poll shows that more Americans said they were eating healthy in 2009 compared with the previous year. However, the percentage reporting they ate at least five servings of fruits and vegetables four days the previous week declined. Download Audio
DuPont’s Coragen Features Remarkable Chemistry
Rick Percy, retail account manager with DuPont, says that Coragen is a great option for specialty crop growers looking for efficiency. Download Audio
USDA Releases Supporting Promotion of Ag Products
USDA has allocated 234.5-million dollars to help promote American food and agricultural products overseas. Download Audio
GA Farm Represents Region II for National Award
One event that will take place this Thursday night at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas will be the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award ceremony. Download Audio And for those interested in next year’s event, applications are currently being taken for the 2010 award. For more information or to nominate a cattle operation …