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Georgia Making Good Use of Federation Grants

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2012 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board wants cattle producers across the state to know how they have been working to stretch beef checkoff dollars as Brooke Williams said getting Federation funds have really helped them be able to do more programs to help get the beef message out. Download Audio

AL Producers Encouraged to Participate in Labor Shortage Survey

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2012 Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Alabama Agribusiness Council has created an on-line survey for farmers, producers and agribusinesses regarding current and potential labor shortages resulting from the enactment of the state’s immigration law. Download Audio

Bayer CropScience Excited to Introduce TwinLink Technology in 2013

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2012 Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Cotton producers struggling with resistant weed issues will have a new seed option for 2013 as Paul Callaghan, manager of global cotton traits for Bayer CropScience says that they have recently received all three registrations necessary to offer TwinLink technology in the U.S. Download Audio

FL NRCS Accepting Applications for WREP

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2012 Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez says they are calling for WREP applications from eligible partners until February 10, 2012. Download Audio

OJ Update: Brazil Reportedly To Phase Out Carbendazim Use

Dan January 31, 2012 Citrus, Florida

A Florida newspaper reports this week that Brazilian orange growers have agreed to phase out the use of a fungicide that has been detected in orange juice in the United States, leading to some shipments of OJ being denied entry into the U.S. Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff gives us this report: Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? …

Washington Update

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2012 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman recently had a chance to talk with Bob Redding, who represents the Georgia Peanut Commission in Washington D.C., about what’s happening right now in our nation’s capitol and what to expect for work on a new farm bill this year. Download Audio

Citrus Growers Tell Why They’re Replanting In The Face Of HLB

Dan January 31, 2012 Citrus, Florida

Some growers last week told those attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce that they are replanting, and gave their reasons. Some of the reasons are cited in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035

Tall Corn

Dan January 31, 2012 Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Corn yields are pushing to new levels. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio

Southerland Unveils Numeric Nutrient Criteria Legislation

Randall Weiseman January 30, 2012 Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Representative Steve Southerland hosted a press conference in Tallahassee today to unveil key legislation he will introduce to empower Florida officials, rather than bureaucrats at the EPA, to set numeric nutrient standards for state waters. Southeast AgNet Intern Kayla Barthle was there and had a chance to speak with Representative Southerland regarding this important piece of legislation. Download Audio

Feeding the World, So Far, So Good

Randall Weiseman January 30, 2012 Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

There is reason to believe that farmers are up for the challenge of meeting the needs of an additional two-billion people during the first half of the 21st century. Download Audio