FCA Represented in Water Policy Talks

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting in Tallahassee last week and while there Sam Ard, FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, said one of their members took part in water policy talks. Download Audio

Cattle on Feed up but Placements Down

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

While the latest Cattle on Feed report showed cattle and calves on feed in the U.S. were up from 2010, placements in feedlots were down as a USDA livestock analyst explains why. Download Audio

Testimony on Clean Use of Antibiotics

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s agriculture subcommittee that his department is conducting research on antibiotic use in livestock and antibiotic resistance. Download Audio

GCA Convention Reminder

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here’s reminder the 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be coming up next week in Perry. It will take place March 31st through April 2nd so to learn more go to their website at gabeef.org.

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Tomato Shortage Myth

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam setting straight the erroneous idea that there is currently a shortage of Florida tomatoes. For more information on this topic, click on Latest Fast-Food Myth. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam.

Fla. Citrus Production In 10 Years May Be Near Current Levels

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus economist Mark Brown in the first report projects that Florida could produce approximately 140 million boxes of oranges and 19 million boxes of grapefruit in 10 years, very close to current levels. The optimistic projection is based in part on recent good psyllid control practices and evidence that many growers are replanting trees. In the second …

Citrus Research And Development Foundation To Meet Tuesday

Dan Citrus, Florida

Efforts to obtain funding from grants and the search for a new chief operating officer are among numerous topics to be discussed at the Tuesday meeting of the panel funding much research for the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.