Federal guidelines for folic acid intake have been updated to strongly encourage all women of child bearing age to take a daily multi-vitamin with folic acid. Julie Shertzer with Ohio State Extension explains why and what this important nutrient is.
Really Different
Free range poultry is different and Everett Griner explains why.
Vilsack on Climate Change Legislation
As the climate bill begins to move through the U.S. Senate, the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee recently met to conduct a hearing on the bill where Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack pointed out the importance in engaging farmers and ranchers in crafting the solution to this critical issue.
FL Producer Pleased with National Beef Dollars
With beef checkoff dollars dwindling in Florida, Roger Butler of Lorida who serves on the Florida Beef Council, is pleased with the recent dollars they were able to get to fund a couple of programs through the Federation of State Beef Councils.
GLCI Event to Hear from Producers
Producers across the Southeast are invited to take part in the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative’s 4th national conference in Reno, Nevada December 13-16.
Peanut Crop Update
Today Tyron Spearman has an update on how the peanut crop looks both nationwide and across the Southeast.
Sunbelt Holds Good Field Day
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place Tuesday in Moultrie Georgia. Sunbelt’s Executive Director, Chip Blalock said, it was great day for the event which included a special dedication ceremony.
Taking Count
Everett Griner gives us some information from the farm census. USDA NASS
Public Input on Conservation Plan
Public input is being gathered regarding the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act and NRCS Chief Dave Whites says there is three vital parts to the strategic conservation plan.
Piloted Quarentine Crop Insurance
USDA is offering a new pilot quarantine insurance product to California citrus and avocado growers and Risk Management Agency acting administrator Bill Murphy says the program is receiving much interest from across the country.