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Fewer Cases of BSE

Randall Weiseman April 30, 2012 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In the past decade we have seen a significant drop in cases of BSE around the world and according to USDA Chief Veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, that can be attributed to disease prevention measures and standards. Download Audio

NPPC Praises Domino’s For Rejecting HSUS Proposal

Randall Weiseman April 30, 2012 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2012 – Domino’s Pizza shareholders last Wednesday rejected – by a majority vote of 80 percent – a resolution from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) requiring its pork suppliers to stop the use of gestation stalls. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the move as a vote for common sense.

Farm Bill Facts

Randall Weiseman April 30, 2012 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks more at the Senate version of the farm bill along with overall facts about what the farm bill actually means for all Americans. Download Audio

Fresh From Florida at LEGOLAND

Randall Weiseman April 30, 2012 Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Fresh From Florida Greenhouse at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh From Florida Greenhouse and LEGOLAND Florida. Download Audio

Non GMO Peanut Butter

Randall Weiseman April 30, 2012 Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this story about a company which is producing non-GMO peanut butter. AL: Download Audio

Florida Citrus Grower Tells Why and How He’s Resetting

Dan April 30, 2012 Citrus, Florida, General

Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company, was one of three growers at the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute discussing their grove resetting practices. In this report, Black tells why he’s resetting and how he hopes to get young trees to productivity in the face of HLB. He also discusses the higher density plantings his company is employing, …

Drying Up

Dan April 30, 2012 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Today, Everett Griner talks about how our water woes is affecting feeding the world. Download Audio

Ag in Review for the Week of April 23, 2012

Randall Weiseman April 28, 2012 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman April 28, 2012 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 27th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio

House Bill Introduced to Stop EPA Manipulation of Clean Water Act

Randall Weiseman April 27, 2012 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (April 27, 2012) – U.S. Congressmen John Mica (R-Fla.), Nick Rahall (D-W.V.), Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) today, April 27, 2012, introduced legislation (H.R. 4965), which is strongly supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC). The bill would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army …