Exotic reptiles are a growing problem as they can often destroy fragile ecosystems. But now there is an app for that. Download Audio
National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 19-25, 2010 will be celebrated as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “ATVs: Work Smart. Ride Safe.” Download Audio
National Wilderness Month
September 2010 has once again been proclaimed as National Wilderness Month, by President Obama. Download Audio
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will feature “Safety Zone” exhibit pavilion
Farm and ranch safety is critical to success in agriculture today and safety is the focus of a special exhibit pavilion at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The Safety Zone will be coordinated by the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program and will be an interactive space with engaging activities and informative educational demonstrations. AG CONNECT Expo is the next generation global …
National Catfish Month
For more than 20 years, America has set aside the month of August to celebrate a great American farm-raised fish and honor the U.S. farmer who works diligently to give us this seafood favorite year-round. Download Audio
Biodiesel Cleaning Up the Oil It’s Trying to Replace
Biodisel producers are beginning an effort to encourage use of methyl esters to clean up the oiled shorelines from the Gulf Oil Spill. Download Audio
America’s Great Outdoors Get Attention from Ag Secretary & Others
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., August 6, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host a listening session under President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. The public shared their ideas on natural resource management strategies for the Empire State communities. These strategies may serve as a foundation …
Shipping Sea Turtles to Safety
A rescue plan has been devised for sea turtle hatchlings in the path of the oil spill. Download Audio
Reducing Storm Water Runoff
Agricultural Research Service scientists have improved on an existing method for removing contaminants from storm water runoff from point sources such as construction sites and urban landscapes. Download Audio
Wildlife Expo to be Held this Saturday
A Wildlife Expo will take place this coming Saturday, July 31st at the University of Florida / PJC Milton Campus in Milton, Florida. I talked with Robin Vickers, Events Coordinator for the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center, about the upcoming event. Download Audio For more information please contact Ms. Robin Vickers at 850-983-5216 x 113.