USDA is proposing new rules for what is served in the school lunch program as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
U.S. Exports Set More Records
According to the recently updated agricultural trade numbers, U.S. ag exports are at a record pace for the first 11 months of 2010. Download Audio
Uncertain Future
Everett Griner tells us how farm programs are facing certain changes. Download Audio
That Florida Freeze and Veggie Prices
What’s in store for food shoppers as a result of those December freezes in Florida? USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report. Download Audio
Growers Invited to Peanut Farm Show
Growers across the Southeast are invited to attend the 35th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show this coming Thursday, Jan. 20th at the Albany Civic Center. Tyron Spearman has more including information about something new at this year’s event. Download Audio
New Proposal for School Nutrition Standards
USDA has published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to update the nutrition standards that would require schools to offer more fruits, vegetables and whole grains as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the idea of the new standards is to offer more balance. Download Audio
Outlook Has Good News for Cotton Growers
When it comes to the January outlook for cotton, growers are hearing good news basically in all of the major categories including price. Download Audio
One Week Left to Extended CSP Signup
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced the cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program has been extended to January 21st as producers interested should submit applications to their local NRCS office by ythat date to be considered during the first ranking period of 2011. Download Audio
FFAA Considers Joining Lawsuit Over New EPA Water Criteria
Members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) gathered in St. Petersburg this week for their winter meeting, and among many topics discussed, the pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed implementation of new numeric nutrient criteria for water bodies. In this report, hear FFAA President Mary Hartney explain actions FFAA is considering on the …
Tight Markets Causing Concerns
After this week’s crop and outlook reports, Tyron Spearman says that many are taking note of the tight markets and how that may effect things in the future. Download Audio