A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Tall wood buildings in the Big Apple, reducing food waste, protecting the sage grouse, safe and healthy food cooking, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 25, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about mandatory livestock price reporting, how a recent trial concerning peanuts helped remind of us the good things that came from it, the growth of a vegetable-seed company, and issues that continue to affect the citrus industry. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 18, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the Waters of the U.S rule, talk about a vegetable seed company and their research facilities in southern France, have the new peanut acreage numbers which are up again, pass along information about a new cotton website and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Declares State of Agricultural Emergency for Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: MIAMI, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today declared a state of agricultural emergency due to the Oriental Fruit Fly infestation in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is considered one of the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. It attacks more …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: child nutrition, fruit and vegetable safety, and avian flu preparedness. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nass.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 11, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the numbers released Friday from USDA’s September crop reports, talk about how row crop farmers are being encouraged to prepare for the El Nino event coming this Fall, about a big problem for drones and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 4, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the signup for the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers which is set to end on September 30th, international weather experts have put out a new forecast for the current El Nino, there was a change to the peanut posted price this past week, a brand …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 28, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Waters of the U.S. rule, which went into effect this past Friday in some states, have information about what some farmers are doing in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika, and what a recent survey shows about computer and internet use on the farm. To hear …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Feeding Families with the People’s Garden, Back To School Food Safety, and the Salmon Cam! For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 21, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from a Southeastern cotton producer who recently took part in the National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange in California, how forage producers are being urged to get their winter seed orders in soon, how those peanuts in your favorite candy could soon be good for your heart …