The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference officially kicks off today with a variety of committee meetings in Kissimmee, Florida. And one topic of discussion this week will be the Beef Industry Long Range Plan. Download Audio More information about the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is available at www.beefusa.org.
Mushroom Magic
These tiny truffles may become a huge cash crop. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio
Alabama Hosting Southeast NACD Meeting
Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for the 2011 National Association of Conservation Districts Southeast meeting, as the event started this afternoon with a round table discussion. I had a chance to talk with Earl Garber, NACD 1st Vice President, about the meeting which runs through Tuesday. Download Audio
Title I Programs Discussed During Audit Hearings
The House is continuing to prepare for the 2012 Farm Bill through their audit sessions with commodity programs being the focus during a recent hearing. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of July 25, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending July 29th 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
Keepseagle Settlement Claims Still Being Accepted
Native American farmers and ranchers who believe they are entitled funds under the Keepseagle settlement must file a claim by December 27, 2011. Download Audio For more information
National FFA Leaders Assured of Future USDA Assistance
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told state officers from the National FFA Organization that, as the next generation of America’s farmers, they face a bright but rapidly changing future and USDA is committed to partnering with them to achieve their goals. The Secretary also announced the release of a new field guide to assist entrepreneurs looking to build successful farming operations …
Specialty Crops Receiving Special Attention in Senate Hearing
The Senate was paying some special attention to specialty crops during a Senate Ag hearing focused on the role specialty crops and organics play in American agriculture. Download Audio
USDA Makes Funds Available for Producers & Peanut Calendar
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that due to the high demand for guaranteed farm ownership and direct farm operating funds, USDA has transferred appropriated funds to meet the urgent credit needs of producers, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with next week’s peanut calendar of events. Funds: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio