So far it seems that the immigration laws in Alabama and Georgia have not had a big impact on Florida’s labor supply for the 2012 spring harvest. Download Audio
FL Wildfire Awareness Week
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Forest Service offered five tips to help Floridians protect themselves against the dangers of wildfire. Wildfire Awareness Week, which recognizes the wildfires that raged through Florida in 1998, burning more than 500,000 acres and damaging or destroying 337 homes and other structures, will be held April 8 through14. …
Getting Message out about LFTB
Many in the beef industry have been working hard to get the correct information about lean finely textured beef out to consumers and one of those is National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander who encourages everyone to learn the truth about LFTB. Download Audio To learn more about facts and resources go to beefusa.org
Peanut Price Update & Not Optimistic About a Farm Bill Anytime Soon
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut pricing information along with a story about how some in our nation’s capitol are not very optimistic about seeing a new farm bill passed anytime soon. Peanut Price: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio
Californians Interested In Citrus Turn Out For HLB Meeting
Agriculture officials seeking the help of residents in stopping the spread of HLB in California talk to nearly 100 homeowners, the Los Angeles Times reports. For the entire article from Los Angeles Times, click here. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Water Quality Standards
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the statewide standards for water quality developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as an alternative to rules proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria Development Plan.
Less Meat
Meat Consumption will decline in 2012. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
NCBA President Visits Georgia
At the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Convention’s Cattlemen’s Ball last night, the guest speaker was National Cattlewmen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander from Pilger, Nebraska. He talked about how important the organization is to every producer in the country, especially with the work NCBA does in Washington D.C. Download Audio
New Georgia Cattlemen’s Assocation Officers
This is the final day of the 51st annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention, Trade Show and Beef Expo in Perry. At an event held this morning the new GCA officers were introduced. They are President Chuck Joiner of Carrollton, President-Elect David Gazda, Vice President Melvin Porter and Treasurer Billy Moore.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 6th 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