Ag in Review for the Week ending August 02, 2013

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

White House Children’s Luncheon Showcases Peanuts

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Recently the First Lady Michelle Obama hosted 54 aspiring young chefs at the White House for the annual Kids’ “State Dinner.” These children were winners of a recipe contest sponsored by Epicurious.com, USDA and the Department of Education. Sabrina Hill tells us about the dinner and the contest. To view the winning recipes download the cookbook. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Sniffing out Truffles

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Prized by chefs and foodies alike, pecan grove truffles have long been the secret jewels of pecan orchards. And now new research and truffle searching methods may soon bring the fungal delicacy to more tables. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Dirty Water

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Water contamination is still growing. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Boosting Ag Exports Through Two USDA Programs

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The Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program are designed to expand foreign markets to US ag goods. Here is USDA’s Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Phil Karsting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Grill Package prize donated by Bass Pro Shops

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Grill Package prize donated by Bass Pro Shops. All pre-registered attendees are automatically entered to win. Onsite attendees – don’t forget to drop your ticket off at the Citrus Expo booth! Grill Package drawing at noon on Thursday, August 15. Stock up on all your hunting needs at the Bass Pro Shop at the Gulf Coast town Center. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

New Ways to Track Hurricanes

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Storm tracking can be a very dangerous and expensive science, but there could come a day when relatively inexpensive unmanned vehicles will swarm over, under and through hurricanes to help predict the strength and path of the storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Mad Cow

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Everett Griner ponders…”What has happened to Mad Cow Disease?” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

White House Issues Report on Immigration Reform

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The White House has just released a new report on immigration reform. Here is USDA Gary Crawford with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Boosting Nutritional Value of Rice

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and now USDA research could improve its nutritional value. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …