Recent studies indicate that increasing demand for biofuels could help revitalize rural America. That’s why the USDA’s Rural Development agency is very focused on that industry. Report (1:00 wma)
Cotton Food
Agricultural scientists have developed a cotton plant that produces cotton seed that can provide food for humans. Report (1:00 wma)
Will U. S. Schools Choose OJ and GJ Over Sodas?
Schools all over the country are debating the value of junk foods and junk drinks in school systems, and some are yanking them out. Florida Department of Citrus Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses this issue in this report, and how Florida citrus may have a real opportunity if the retailers who control the vending choose to supply citrus juices instead. Report …
FDOC Grapefruit Promo Offers Marketers Excellent Positioning
Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus talks more about the “Best Life Diet” book soon to be published by Oprah’s personal trainer, and how a cross-promotion with the Citrus Department will give Florida grapefruit marketers excellent opportunities to tie into the hype that is expected to make the book very popular. Report (1:59 wma)
South Korea Rejects U.S. Beef Shipment
A recent rejection of a U.S. beef shipment to South Korea is considered a major setback. Report  (:45 wma)
Voluntary Animal ID Program Helps Marketability
USDA continues to stress the fact that the National Animal Identification program will be voluntary, and that program is already showing benefits to many cattle producers. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Going Back to Bagged, Packaged Leaf Vegetables
Today Everett Griner checks out just what those farmers suffered due to one case of e-coli. Report (1:00 wma)
Posted Price for Peanuts Rises
Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted price numbers which show an increase. Report (:20 wma)
Nomination Made for UnderSecretary
Tyron also has information about the recent nomination replacing J.B. Penn as UnderSecretary. Â Report (:25 wma)