The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance has been formed with a mission to coordinate existing efforts and develop new programs that bolster the image of today’s agriculture. Download Audio
ACRE Payments Going Out
USDA has begun sending out ACRE payments as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Home Grown
Everett Griner talks on how America is eating more veggies. Download Audio
Excited about Phytogen Cotton Seed for 2011
Steve Brown, Cotton Development Specialist for Dow AgroSciences, talks about how happy they were this past season with some ofv their Phytogen cotton seed varieties and has an update on what to expect for next year. Download Audio
GA Peanut Commission Keeping Farmers Competitive With Research
Georgia peanut farmers are obviously aware of the Georgia Peanut Commission, but they may not be so sure about what exactly they do. Therefore, board member Joe Boddiford, explains some their efforts. Download Audio
Celebrating Our Dirt Warriors
On this Veterans Day, we take time to celebrate our “Dirt Warriors”, U.S. farmers deployed to Afghanistan in special National Guard units in an effort to help the people of Afghanistan become more effective and efficient food producers. Download Audio
Smith A Possibility for FL Statewide Dem Post
SMITH PUSHED AS THURMAN REPLACEMENT By JOHN KENNEDY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 10, 2010…..Fresh from an unsuccessful turn as Democrat Alex Sink’s running mate, former Sen. Rod Smith said Wednesday he may be willing to assume another against-the-odds task: leadership of the state’s battered Democratic Party. But Smith told the News Service of Florida that …
Breeding Programs Key to Improving Cotton Quality
Synthetic fibers are the main competition for US cotton and therefore, Kater Hake, vice president of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, says they are developing new breeding tools in order to consistently improve cotton quality. Download Audio
Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).
Bronson Confident in Putnam’s Ability to Lead FL Agriculture
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson and Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam are in the midst of the transition process and Bronson says he confident that he is leaving Florida Agriculture in good hands. Download Audio