Tyron Spearman looks at a report from the FDA concerning the peanut butter salmonella issue. Â Report (:25 wma)Â
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look back at last week’s cattle market numbers. Â Report (1:00 wma)
You Can Work it as a Hobby or as a Full Time Business
It is not all fun and does require commitment. What is it? Everett Griner let’s us know what this is and what might be required.  Report (1:00 wma)
Poultry Houses Destroyed in Alabama
Montgomery – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks has confirmed that several poultry houses across South Alabama have been damaged and some destroyed due to thunderstorms and tornados that moved through the state on Thursday. Report (:30 wma)
Last Call for Cotton Referendum
Ballots for the Georgia cotton referendum must be postmarked by midnight on Tuesday, March 6.  Report (1:00 wma)
FL Agriculture Commissioner talks about Nutrition Month
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about National Nutrition Month in March.   Report (1:00 wma)
Potato Resists Heat Necrosis
A potato variety released in 2003 appears to be almost immune to internal heat necrosis, which discolors potatoes and makes them unmarketable. Report (:30 wma)
Income Exclusions for Cost Shares
The Florida Department of Agriculture has announced that some state cost share payments for implementing Best Management Practices may be excluded from a producer’s adjusted gross income for 2006 federal income tax purposes. Report (1:00 wma)
Fatter Pork Commands Premiums
A nice lean pork tenderloin compares favorably to a skinless chicken breast in terms of nutrition and fat content. However pork is like beef in that a little fat or marbleling adds a lot in terms of taste. Report (1:00 wma)
Higher Prices for Fed Cattle
Most of the fed cattle trade took place on Friday again this week with higher prices found in most cases. Â Report (1:00 wma)