Extension Cotton Agronomist with the University of Georgia, Guy Collins, gives a quick snapshot on where we stand regarding Georgia’s cotton crop and what farmers should be focusing on now. Download Audio
NRCS Working with Producers on Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative
In response to the effects of the Gulf Oil Spill on some of the marshes and coastlands, The Natural Resources Conservation Service is working with producers in eight states in order to manage portions of their land to provide additional food and habitat for the more than 50 million migratory birds that will be traveling south in the coming months. …
Update on Methyl Bromide Phase Out
UGA Weed Agronomist, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, gives the latest update on the phase out of methyl bromide. Download Audio
2010 FL Farm to Fuel Summit Coming Up in August
TALLAHASSEE — As the nation’s worst oil spill in history threatens the Gulf Coast and its energy, tourism and fishing industries, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is continuing his efforts to promote the production of renewable energy from Florida’s vast biomass resources. Download Audio
Feral Pigs Helping Researchers Better Understand Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years, leaving nearly a third of the children in the US currently overweight. And researchers are now studying a type of feral pigs to understand how to tackle our nation’s childhood obesity epidemic. Download Audio
Project Funding Available in Florida to Improve Water Quality and Quantity
Gainesville, FL., July 12, 2010 – Hillsborough County area farmers and ranchers can help conserve water and improve water quality on agricultural working lands through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), which leverages additional resources and services from conservation partners. The program is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which enters into agreements …
GA Junior Cattlemen Holding Field Day
The annual Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association Field Day will be held this Wednesday, July 14th, while the 2010 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity will take place July 15-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Download Audio For details about the GJCA Field Day go to http://www.gabeef.org/gjca/index.html
FFB Invites Growers to Small Farms Conference
Florida Farm Bureau reminds growers about the Florida Small Farms Alternative Enterprises Conference set for July 31-Aug. 1 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Download Audio More information about the conference is available at smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu
Peanut Crop Looks Good
University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley says while overall the peanut crop looks good at this time, growers need to make sure they stay up with things. Download Audio
WASDE Shows Slight Changes to Livestock
USDA made slight adjustments to the total U.S. meat production forecasts for 2010 and 2011 in its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Download Audio