What is the one thing that you can count on for the food table? Everett Griner tells us and why.
FL Revenue Estimators To Set Budget Goals This Week
In these three reports, Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Director Ben Parks in Tallahassee gives us some insight on this first week of the Legislative Session, discussing this Friday’s state revenue estimating conference and what it means for the tough budget session expected ahead. Parks also gives us some details on a couple Farm Bureau priorities this Session.
Cool Names Make for Cool Foods
A new Cornell University study showed that when 186 four-year olds were given “X-ray Vision Carrots” they ate nearly twice as much as they did on the lunch days when they were simply labeled as “carrots.” And the influence of these names persisted with the children continuing to eat about 50% more carrots even on the days when they were …
Increase of Food Prices
What caused the food prices to go up as much as they did? Everett Griner tells us what the experts are saying.
Image for 2009
What is the image for agriculture for 2009? Everett Griner tells us just what the grade is.
Putnam Introducing New Food Safety Legislation
The most recent outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter and last summer’s outbreak that mistakenly blamed Florida tomatoes has food safety on everyone’s mind. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam (left) is introducing new food safety legislation, the Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act (Safe FEAST Act). The measure, which has bipartisan support, will modernize food safety regulations and give …
Farmland Values & Weather News from USDA
In this report, news about farmland values and more about the weather outlook ahead, from USDA’s radio team in Washington D C.
Possible Fertilizer Shortage
Fertilizer prices are still rather high but Crop Nutrient Marketer and Advisor Keith Swanson says availability may be an even bigger concern for farmers.
Segment Suffering the Least
What segment of American Industry is suffering the least from this economy? Everett Griner has looked into this and tells us just what it is.
Florida Agriculture Continues To Fuel Florida Economy
Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses in this report the strengths of Florida agriculture for the state’s economy, even in times like these when other industries are down.