All of the talk has been about corn, and while there is no shortage of corn, there is of wheat. Today Everett Griner explains why this is and what plans are underway to correct it. He also tells us what consumers have to look forward to in the future with this dilemma.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Citrus Words of Encouragement from ‘River’ Growers Mtg
While visiting with the crowd at the Indian River Citrus League annual meeting this week, we asked outgoing Indian River Citrus League President Stan Carter, now a Citrus Commissioner, and grower Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing in Vero Beach, what message they would send out to fellow citrus growers around the state. Hear some of their comments in this report. …
Aussie Expert on Citrus Greening Discusses Psyllid Control
Andrew Beattie was one of the featured speakers at the Citrus Expo late this summer in Fort Myers, Florida. Beattie is a recognized citrus researcher in citrus greening from the University of Western Syndey, New South Wales, Australia. In this “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature, Beattie offers comments on controlling the citrus psyllid in order to slow the rate of …
Peanut Program in Senate Farm Bill
The Senate Ag Committee has released information about their version of the Farm Bill which does include a program for peanut growers. Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the details. Report (1:05 mp3)
NASS & FFA Partner to Promote Census
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service is signing an agreement this week with the National FFA Organization to help promote the upcoming Census of Agriculture. Report (:35 mp3) To learn more about the Census of Agriculture, Click Here USDA NASS
GA Beef at Tailgate Party
Promoting beef at a tailgate party this Saturday for the Georgia-Florida football game will be a fun event for the Georgia Beef Board.  Report (1:15 mp3)
FL Focusing on Animal ID
The Animal Identification system is still a work in progress, as some still wonder how it will all play out. But one Florida Department of Agriculture official says it’s still there and a few producers are already seeing it’s benefits.  Report (1:15 mp3)
AL Stockpiling Fescue
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help some cattle producers stockpile fescue to help with feed needs this winter.  Report (1:00 mp3)Â
Development of Organic Agriculture
This is the fastest growing segment of agriculture. There is a problem with it though, and, Everett Griner talks to us today about this. It is interesting the statistics he gives us and some of the ways we need to go with it.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Peanut Harvest at Half-way Point
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service weekly crop conditions report has the U.S. peanut harvest at 50% complete.  Report (1:00 mp3) To see these numbers or other NASS crop reports, Click Here USDA NASS