Issues Management of Beef Checkoff is a Critical Tool

Randall Weiseman April 26, 2012 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, issues management is an area that really comes to light beings the fourth case of BSE in the U.S. was confirmed this week. And Dr. Lee Jones, with the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, knows how important the checkoff is in this …

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BSE Facts

Randall Weiseman April 26, 2012 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Thanks to a system of strong interlocking safeguards the US beef and milk supply are safe from BSE. Download Audio

More for Less

Dan April 26, 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

Agricultural producers are producing more on less land. Surprised? Everett Griner gives us the sobering statistics. Download Audio

NPPC Statement Concerning Burger King’s Decision on Sow Housing

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Here is a statement from the National Pork Producers Council concerning Burger King’s Decision on Sow Housing: Hog farmers are committed to producing safe, affordable and healthful foods for consumers, using industry standards and practices that have been designed with input from veterinarians and other animal-care experts.

New Efforts Being Done to Promote Georgia Grown

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says he is excited about some of the great things that are being done with the Georgia Grown program. Download Audio

Consumers Lack of Cooking Skills can be Costly, but Easy to Overcome

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Alabama, Beef, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

According to extension nutrition expert Dr. Karen Ensle, these days more and more consumers don’t know how to cook and she says that can be costly to those who may be strapped for cash in this economy. The Cost of Not Cooking: Download Audio Lack of Cooking Skills Easy to Overcome: Download Audio

Peanut Revenue Crop Insurance Program

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has information about the proposed peanut revenue crop insurance program, a part of the Senate’s version of the farm bill. Download Audio

Specialty Crop Alliance Pleased with Farm Bill Draft

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is pleased with the Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposed farm bill as they say it continues important investments made in specialty crop programs developed in the 2008 Farm Bill. Download Audio

Merrigan Speaks on Continued Efforts to Reach Underserved in AL

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan was in Alabama recently where she continued to spread the word regarding USDA’s outreach efforts towards socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, including available assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio

USDA Under Secretary Visits with South FL Business Leaders

Randall Weiseman April 25, 2012 Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Ed Avalos recently met with the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to gather input on how the Obama Administration can work with local businesses to improve economic conditions and create jobs. Download Audio