The Senate Ag Committee is continuing its fast start in devising its version of the 2012 Farm bill by holding its first Farm Bill field hearing on May 31st. However, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas still believes 2012 is the best time to write the policy. But he does admit that the timeline could be altered due to ongoing …
AL Disaster Assistance Webinar Showcases Collaborative Efforts
In the following report Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian speaks on the webinar that was held late last week to update producers impacted by the recent tornadoes on the recovery resources that may be available to them. Download Audio
FL NRCS Encourages Participation in Land & Wildlife Expo
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to inform landowners about the Land and Wildlife Expo to be held August 12 -14. For more information about the expo or to register visit www.landandwildlifeexpo.com Download Audio
FDACS International Marketing Campaign Expanding
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced expansions to its international marketing efforts. Retailers Forum and Östenssons in Sweden and Cold Storage and NTUC FairPrice in Singapore join more than three dozen other chains that partner with the Department to spotlight Florida agricultural products. Download Audio
Celebrating Endangered Species Day
In celebration of National Endangered Species Day the nation is honoring its commitment to recovering endangered species and their habitats all while providing an opportunity to learn more about what efforts are being made to conserve them. Download Audio
Help for Alabama Poultry Producers
During a webinar held this morning for Alabama poultry and other farmers impacted by recent tornadoes, Johnny Adams with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said a disaster relief fund for their producers who suffered from the storms has been started. Download Audio
National Peanut Lab Sees Budget Cuts
Budget cuts continue to affect areas of agriculture as Tyron Spearman reports that includes the National Peanut Lab in Dawson, Georgia. Download Audio
Beef and Pork Production Outlook
Next year we could see a significant drop in U.S. beef output, but pork producers may be looking to help fill the gap. Download Audio
A Long History
Corn, one of the oldest, most versatile crops in the world, has a long history. Everett Griner tells us about some of this history. Download Audio
Arnold, Browning, Turpen Are Candidates For CRDF Top Job
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Governance Committee has chosen three applicants to interview for the job of foundation chief operating officer. Calvin Arnold, Harold Browning and Tom Turpen are scheduled to be interviewed Tuesday. Get the full report here. Download Audio