The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has scheduled a referendum for eligible watermelon producers, handlers and importers.
First Farm Bill Conference in the Books
Well many of the stark differences between the House and Senate versions of the farm bill were laid out during the first farm bill conference meeting on Wednesday, but Senate Ag committee chair Debbie Stabenow notes that no matter how large the challenge, farmers and ranchers are counting on their representatives to finally get the farm bill completed. Download Audio
Danger Zone
Agriculture is still number 2 on the Most Dangerous Jobs list. Everett Griner explains why. Download Audio
Opening Statement of Chairman Frank Lucas for House-Senate Conference Committee on Farm Bill
Good afternoon, and welcome to the first meeting of the House-Senate Conference Committee charged with negotiating a compromise between the House and Senate-passed farm bills.
Researchers Look for Ways to Develop Tastier Tomato
Researchers are responding to a common complaint that tomato varieties in supermarkets often lack the flavor held by locally grown varieties. Download Audio
Committee Members Start Farm Bill Conference
Today is the first meeting of the farm bill conference committee. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill; Peanut Contracts; Cotton Varieties
This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features reports on the farm bill conference, peanut contracts, research of cotton varieties and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.
Migrant Labor
The lack of labor is concerning the producers. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Canning Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the more popular items for canning. Download Audio
New Seedless Watermelon Varieties Providing Classic Taste
Seminis is launching a new lineup of seedless watermelon varieties that deliver classic watermelon flavor often associated with seeded varieties. Download Audio