In this four part series we take a closer look at the much loved hotdog. And why there is a new contest to right what some say was a historic wrong regarding this American favorite.
FL Cattle Producers Facing Water Issues
It’s come to our attention that water issues for some in south Florida have become a major concern, as cutback restrictions have cattle producers there worried. We talked with Charles Shinn, Assistant Director of Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau Federation, about what has been discussed thus far.
Peanut Crop Update
Here is an update on where peanut plantings stand as of this week from Tyron Spearman.
Southeast Beef Bytes4
Funded by the National Beef Checkoff, this is week four in our Southeast Beef Bytes series, where we have been talking with producers from around the Southeast about the checkoff. This week we are in Macon, Mississippi with Jacob Megehee, a cattle producer who feels the checkoff is important to everyone who produces beef. To learn more about how your …
Ag Tourism
Everett Griner tells us there is more than people think.
EWP Funding Requested in NRCS Budget
USDA’s Emergency Watershed Protection Program was among the list of projects presented to a house sub committee for consideration for funding of fiscal year 2010.
Timeline Declared on Controversial Climate Change Legislation
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has placed a deadline on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s action on the climate change legislation, HR 2454, with a June 19th deadline.
FL NRCS Organic Deadline Approaching
Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service extended sign up for the new Organic Initiative is coming up on June 12, 2009. The 2009 Organic Initiative is a nationwide special initiative to provide financial assistance to National Organic Program (NOP) certified organic producers as well as producers in the process of transitioning to organic production.
Purpose of Organic Survey
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan explains the purpose behind USDA’s first ever organic production survey.
Food Safety Enhancement Act & Looking at Late Peanut Varieties
Today Tyron Spearrnan has information concerning the Food safety Enhancement Act along with the variety selections that growers need to be thinking about if stll trying to get peanut seed in the ground. Safety Act: Varieties: