Prattville, AL, August 22, 2012- Members of the Alabama Agribusiness Council Board of Directors spent the morning with Rep. Martha Roby discussing various issues relating to Alabama agriculture. Board Members were given the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with Roby while representing different sectors of agriculture. Roby updated Board Members on the Farm Bill and her expectations for …
Lucky Winners at Casino Night Fundraiser for FFA
With the addition of Texas hold ’em poker, a flashy red carpet entrance and more prizes than in previous years, the Casino Night Fundraiser for Florida FFA was a huge hit! The grand prize winner of the night was Ed Lounds of Tessenderlo/Kerley, who took home a $500 Visa gift card sponsored by Farm Credit and a wine and dinner …
Peanut Price Slide Continues & Kids Get Peanut Snacks During Olympics
Peanut prices continue their downward slide this week as Tyron Spearman has the latest figures along with information about peanut snacks given to children during the recent Olympic games. Price: Download Audio Snacks: Download Audio
Citrus Expo Prize Winners
Two lucky attendees took home the grand-prize giveaways on the second day of Citrus Expo. Frank Vega of Car Two DBA Paul Inc. and Gary Russ of Russ Citrus Groves Ltd. each won a 7-in-1 smoker/cooker and a rod and Salt Striker reel, courtesy of Cabela’s. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
Ag has Long History as Part of FL Energy Conversation
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that FL agriculture has a rich history of being on the forefront of the energy conversation. Download Audio
Utilizing the Food Bank Concept as a Global Food Security Tool
Food banks are a familiar concept here our country, and according to Jeffrey Klein of the Global FoodBanking Network, that same concept is now being implemented globally. Download Audio
FL NASS Already Working on 2013 Census of Agriculture
It may still be August of 2012 but Jim Ewing with the Florida office of the National Ag Statistics Service says they are already gearing up for the 2013 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio
Some Pasture Conditions Have Improved
While the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that about 63 percent of the nation’s hay and approximately 71 percent of the nation’s cattle acreage are in areas experiencing drought, that scenario has actually improved a little in some areas. Download Audio For the latest information regarding USDA’s drought response and assistance go to www.usda.gov/drought.
Farm Bill Now Coalition Urges Americans to Push for New Farm Bill
The newly formed Farm Bill Now Coalition, comprised of 39-ag organizations, is raising awareness for the need of a new, comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Management; All Eyes on Isaac
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