The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for the federal Food and Drug Administration to require warning labels on some foods they consider choking risk for children. Download Audio
GA Beef Involved with Social Networking
Social networking is a phrase we hear more and more and something that more people are becoming involved with. And that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says it’s a great avenue for them to be in touch with consumers. Download Audio
FBC Partnering to Stretch Checkoff Dollars
With beef checkoff revenues down, Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer says they have been fortunate to partner with various folks to help make what dollars they get stretch. Download Audio
USDA: 8 – 14 Day Weather Forecast Keeps Rain Coming in Southeast
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the country, and wet conditions in the South during the period from March 9 to 15. Download Audio
Fix It Up
2010 is an off year for farm markets. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
100 Years of Food Availability Data
The Food Availability Data series is now in its 100th year and Jean Buzby of the Economic Research Service gives a little more detail on what it offers consumers. Download Audio Download Audio
Bad Press
Agriculture is hampered by major media. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Survey Shows Approval of Beef Checkoff
A recent survey of beef and dairy producers across the nation has found producer approval of the beef checkoff has increased from 68 percent in 2009 to 69 percent in 2010. Download Audio A copy of the research report is available at beefboard.org
2010 Annual 4-H Tallahassee Auction
Would you like to donate an item to be auctioned off? Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives us information about this event and go to http://florida4h.org/foundation/auction.shtml for all of the details. Download Audio
Celbration of Food Checkout Week
In celebration of Food Checkout Week, the following four reports focus on the theme of Stretching Your Grocery Dollar with Healthy, Nutritious Food. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio