115 members of the U.S. House sent a letter to U.S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack calling for a comprehensive economic analysis of the proposed GIPSA rule on livestock and poultry marketing. Download Audio
Redneck Invitational Fishing Tourney 2010 – A Great Time For All
The sun, the moon, the stars… and the fish all lined up for the 9th annual “Redneck Invitational” fishing tournament held at Cabbage Key in southwest Florida last weekend. The 28 teams and nearly 80 anglers registered for what has been called ‘a tournament for Florida agriculture’ enjoyed
EPA Announces New Members of Farm & Ranch Advisory Committee
This news release was posted by EPA late last week about a meeting that took place on Thursday September 30, where EPA Administrator Addressed Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee, and the Agency announced new committee members.
Small Growers
Everett Griner explains how children learn and enjoy growing things. Download Audio
Sunbelt Ag Expo Only Two Weeks Away
The 33rd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming up on October 19-21, 2010. And executive director Chip Blalock says along with the opportunity to tour the 1200 exhibits, producers can also see the latest in crop development on their research farm. Download Audio
European Pepper Month on the Move
The European Pepper Moth is on the move as the Florida Division of Plant Industry has now confirmed it in Georgia. Download Audio
4-H National Youth Science Day
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 will be celebrated as the third annual 4-H National Youth Science Day as millions of youth around the country will learn about carbon dioxide and discover how to reduce their environmental impact through this year’s experiment, 4-H2O. Download Audio
Extension Agent: Young Trees Can Be Grown In Face Of HLB
Ryan Atwood, one of the citrus Extension agents addressing a series of seminars around the citrus belt, says young trees can be grown even when greening disease is present. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
FL FSA Programs Compliment RMA Plans
RMA announced this summer they expanded the PRF plan of insurance for 2011, as Florida FSA State Executive Director Tim Manning explains how that works in conjunction with Farm Service Agency programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Signup
Steve Musser, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, has information about applying for any of the voluntary conservation programs they offer which could benefit your operation. Download Audio