The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is one of many sponsors of the 2011 Conservation Farming Field Day to be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 till noon. And William Birdsong with Auburn Extension encourages producers to come out and visit their high residue crop demonstrations. Download Audio
General Ag Bill Addressed Many 2011 Issues
We have covered the General Ag Bill closely over the past few sessions and House Ag Policy Chair, Steve Crisafulli says the successful veto override has allowed lawmakers to address many issues that were on the plate for 2011 in one broad stroke. Download Audio
Sustainable Plant Containers May Not be so Green After All
Many in the nursery industry are looking at improving their environmental footprint with green products made for commercial greenhouses such as natural bio-degradable green pots and containers, but researchers are currently studying just how green these products are. Download Audio
Status Update on UGA Weather Monitoring Network
Tyron Spearman gives us the latest on where the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network currently stands. Download Audio
FCA President Testifies at Hearing
Jim Strickland, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, was one of two members of the NCBA who testified yesterday before the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee on how challenges in the industry and the impact federal regulations are having on their operations. Download Audio
AL Budget Cuts Forcing Some Fee Hikes
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said with budget cuts being felt around the state, it’s causing fees in some cases to rise as one example of that came to light just this week. Download Audio
GCA President Optimistic about Year Ahead
At last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention, Steve Blackburn from Waynesboro, Georgia took over as president of the association and said he’s optimistic about the year ahead. Download Audio
GA Peanut Farmers Have 1 Week to Vote & Peanut Posted Price
There is only one week to go in voting for Georgia peanut growers concerning the referendum in their state as Tyron Spearman has that reminder along with updating this week’s peanut posted price. Vote: Download Audio Price: Download Audio
AL 13 Counties Targeted for EQIP Sign-up in Blackbelt
AUBURN, Ala., April 6, 2011 – State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces April 29, 2011, as the cutoff date for a Partnership Initiative with the Alabama Forestry Commission Targeting Underserved Forest Landowners under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Applying for EQIP is continuous; however, selecting applications for funding is completed periodically through …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Progress; Leafminer Control
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