Carole Hicks, Extension Animal Scientist with the University of Georgia and BQA State Coordinator in Georgia, said producers can benefit in many ways from being BQA certified. Download Audio
Texas Peanut Crop & Peanut Stocks and Processing Numbers
The Texas peanut crop is really in question at this time due to the drought as Tyron Spearman has the latest on that crop along with a look at some of the recently released year-end numbers from the peanut stocks and processing report. Texas: Download Audio Stocks: Download Audio
Online CEU Opportunity
Citrus growers can earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Pesticide best management practices,” and passing the accompanying test. The fourth CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Tim Gaver and Steve Futch, is now online and will appear in the September issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Earn your CEU here. Find the …
Citrus Industry eNews: Focus on Nutritionals for HLB
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Focus on Nutritionals for HLB Many growers are keenly interested in research into the use of foliar nutrients that seem to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive for years. At last week’s meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s (CRDF) Research Management …
Clipping Coupons
Everett Griner tells us how planning helps us saved on the food budget. Download Audio
Producers Encouraged to be Involved with Beef Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Robert Fountain, Jr. from Adrian, Georgia believes the beef checkoff is something every producer needs to contribute to. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
FFB Wrapping Advisory Committee Process
Florida Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Ag Policy, Andrew Walmsley, says they are about to wrap up their advisory committee process. Download Audio
Lack of Moisture Adding to Weed Concerns for GA Cotton Crop
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says the ongoing lack of moisture is adding to the weed issues for cotton producers. Download Audio
Peak of Hurricane Season Underway
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says with all the action in tropics, it is quite clear that we have reached the peak of the hurricane season. Download Audio
AL NRCS Celebrates New Conservation Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles Holmes of Marion, AL was recently honored as a 2011 NACD Southeast Region Hall of Fame Inductee. Holmes says he is proud of the work he has been able to accomplish, but it would not of been possible without the partnership efforts from folks such as the AL NRCS. Download Audio