The Georgia Peanut Commission kicked off their 50th anniversary today by holding a groundbreaking for their new headquarters.
Late Planted Cotton Posing Some Challenges in GA
The drought has changed how cotton producers need to manage their crop this season and UGA Cotton Specialist Guy Collins explains what the growers need to be looking for right now. Download Audio
FL NRCS Welcomes New Team Member
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to welcome a new team member aboard, Roney Gutierrez is the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Participates in Regional NACD Meeting
The Southeast Regional Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts has been going on the last couple of days and Dr. Carol Knight, President of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, explains what they hope to accomplish during the gathering as well as how their efforts coincide with those of Alabama NRCS. Download Audio
Some Concerned About Strict Leafy Green Requirements
Some Ag groups are concerned about a proposed rule that would give the largest produce handlers the power to establish on-farm practices for all growers of leafy greens. Download Audio
Poultry Industry has Room for Growth in Breakfast
A new survey has found that the poultry industry has room for growth in the breakfast arena. Download Audio
Various Topics at Cattle Industry Summer Conference
Cattle producers from across the country are taking part in the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference as NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts said they are focused on three major areas. Download Audio The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference runs through Thursday at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. More info can be found at www.beefusa.org
Agriculture Watching Debt Discussions
Many across the country have been glued to what’s happening in our nation’s capitol concerning the country’s debt issue, and as Tyron Spearman reports today, that includes many in agriculture as we continue to watch to see how all of this will affect various programs. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Medfly Eradicated in Broward
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Broward County following the discovery of the pest in Pompano Beach last January. More information is available on the web site of the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by clicking on Medfly. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …
HLB/Nutrition Research Funding To Be Addressed Aug. 24
Is the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) funding enough research into nutritional programs that seem to keep HLB-infected trees productive for years? That question will hopefully be answered after the foundation’s Research Management Committee meets Aug. 24 with researchers investigating the HLB/nutrition link. CRDF Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning reports. Download Audio