Questions about organic grown. There are cheaters and Everett Griner tells us who is watching them more. Download Audio
Say Cheese Please
As we continue to celebrate National Dairy Month we use this report to discuss the tasty role cheese plays in the diets of many consumers. Download Audio
Cost of Cuts at Land Grant Universities – A Guest Column
This article is by Mark R. McLellan, Dean for Research, University of Florida/IFAS With the deepest recession since the 1930s, the decline in tax revenues, and the growing demand for emergency public services for unemployed workers and their families, state government budgets are in crisis. Not surprisingly, many states are freezing or even cutting their funding for some of the …
Food Policy Bills Could Become Casualties of a Short Calendar
Time is not on the side of those who support two food policy bills in the Senate. One would strengthen the FDA’s food safety authority – the other is designed to fight child obesity. But despite bipartisan support – the legislation may never reach the Senate floor because there’s not much room on the Senate calendar and time is running …
AL Animal Agriculture Working Together
Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, says the Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being was formed because of the importance of animal agriculture in Alabama. Download Audio
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us today just how spending cuts will drive this new bill. Download Audio
June is National Dairy Month
June is being celebrated as National Dairy Month, honoring the important role the dairy industry has played in the economic and nutritional well-being of Americans. Download Audio
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Report is out and while it is only an advisory, it is a step in the development of the dietary guidelines for Americans. About the Report: Download Audio Report Priorities: Download Audio
Issues Discussed at Animal Ag Symposium
Many people were in Washington, D.C. last week to talk about the issues facing animal agriculture in our country. Download Audio
TB Found in Colorado Dairy Herd
It was announced recently that Bovine Tuberculosis has been confirmed in four cows in a Colorado dairy herd. Download Audio