Tyron Spearman has our weekly peanut crop update. Download Audio
GLCI Conference Coming to the Southeast
Livestock and land owners across the Southeast are welcome to attend the 5th National Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Conference which will be held in Orlando, Florida in December. Download Audio Early bird registration is available through October 15, 2012 as more information can be found on the GLCI website.
Pigweed Power
Everett Griner tells us about Pigweed control still is not ready. Download Audio
Canker Detection Dogs Proven, Ready to Work
Now that science has proven dogs to be effective and efficient at detecting citrus canker, Pepe Peruyero of J & K Canine Academy says there is much for growers to know about this method developed specifically to help growers navigate the fresh fruit permitting process. The success of this research may help pave the way for more effective methods of …
Draft of House Farm Bill Expected this Week
The House is expected to release the first draft of their version of the 2012 Farm Bill later this week as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Fourth of July Food Safety
Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has some tips to avoid your Fourth of July festivities turning into a food related illness statistic. Download Audio
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with June Beef Month
June Beef Month officially wrapped up last week in Georgia as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board said it was an exciting month. Download Audio
ACA President Wanting to Build Membership
President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, said one thing she hopes to accomplish this year is getting membership numbers back up. Download Audio More information about membership with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is available on their website, bamabeef.org.
Florida Beef Council Works with Food Service Operators
While the Florida Beef Council works in many ways to get the beef message out to consumers, Ashley Hughes said one important aspect of that is through their efforts with food service operators. Download Audio
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available
The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, themed “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” is now online. Visit our website to see the schedule of topics, times and speakers for the program, taking place Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. This year’s program, sponsored by Bayer CropScience, will include grower panel discussions, presentations on new research, …