Experts say consumers today lack basic cooking and preparation skills, and it is costing farmers market opportunities. Download Audio
History and Purpose of Trade Promotion Authority
US Trade Representative Michael Froman explains the history of Trade Promotion Authority, and the relationship between Congress and the President to approve trade deals. Download Audio
Tomato Demand Low
Demand for tomatoes is low thanks to winter weary consumers. Download Audio
Administration Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2015 USDA Budget
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack the President’s newly proposed budget for USDA in fiscal year 2015 helps create jobs and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth in rural America – while equipping farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. However, Nebraska Senator and Former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns says the budget proposed by President …
Repair or Rebuild
The waterways infrastructure bill passes and Everett Griner talks about it. Download Audio
U.S. Supreme Court Wants Feds’ Opinion on Water Wars
From: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In a sign that it is considering a long-running water dispute involving Florida, Georgia and Alabama, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday indicated it wants the federal government’s views on a lawsuit filed last year by Florida. Justices invited the U.S.
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Panama Offers Opportunities for Ag
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a trade development mission to Panama from which he recently returned. More information is available online at Panama Offers Opportunities for Ag. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter.
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 28, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia
Florida Agritourism Association Excited About Future
The recently formed Florida Agritourism Association is an effort to build agritourism in the state. President Lisa Ard explains more of the goals and efforts of the coalition in the following interview, as well as gives details about their role in an upcoming Senate Ag committee meeting. Download Audio
New Technology
Farm technology is still developing. Today Everett Griner speaks of one of the newest forms available for agriculture. Download Audio