There are more problems with plant immunity. Everett Griner tells us about some that are showing up. Download Audio
Bayer CropScience Addressing Challenges at the Seed Level
Cotton farmers have a multitude of challenges that they must face and Jeff Brehemer, marketing manager with Fibermax and Stoneville cotton seed, says many of these can first be addressed at the seed level. Download Audio
Newly Released Report Highlights FDA Weaknesses
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a report on the Food and Drug Administration’s inspections of domestic food facilities identifying significant weaknesses in FDA’s inspections. Download Audio
El Nino Controlling Weather & Peanut Butter a Top Food
El Nino has had quite an affect on our weather patterns the past few months, as Tyron Spearman looks at whether that will continue much longer and also has a story on how important peanut butter is to all of us. Weather: Download Audio Peanut butter: Download Audio
Food Safety
Is our food safety system failing? Everett Griner has his take on this today. Download Audio
NRCS Celebrates 75 Years by Continuing their Mission
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is celebrating 75 years of conservation efforts as NRCS Chief Dave White says the decisions of landowners today will ultimately determine the productivity of our nation in the future. Download Audio
Resolved Cotton Dispute Also Benefited Specialty Crops
This weeks announcement that the U.S. and Brazil have agreed to negotiate a settlement over their ongoing cotton dispute is good news for all of agriculture as more than 100 U.S. items were approved for new tariffs by Brazil, totaling an expected impact of nearly $600 million a year. Download Audio
Could Peanuts be the Fountain of Youth?
The peanut is well-known as a great source of nutrition. But research is now examining peanut skins in a search for anti-aging chemical compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Download Audio
Many Factors for Peanut Crop
While peanut planting has begun in some areas, Tyron Spearman reports there are many factors affecting growers this year. Download Audio
New Trade Proposal
The new TPP is not good for some farmers. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio