A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 14th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
TIP to Help Retiring Farmers Transition their Land to Beginning Farmers
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the Transition Incentives Program (TIP) – a new program under the Conservation Title of the 2008 Farm Bill – to encourage retired or retiring owners or operators to transition their land to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. Download Audio
Vilsack Looking Ahead to 2012 Farm Bill
The House Agriculture Committee is getting a jump start on the 2012 Farm Bill with hearings being held across the country, And U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is looking ahead to what he would like to see in the legislation. Download Audio
Taskforce Unveils Roadmap to Tackling Childhood Obesity
The Childhood Obesity Task Force has recently unveiled their action plan of solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation with a series of 70 specific recommendations. Download Audio
FL Concerned about Economic Impact on Tourism & Seafood Industry
— Florida reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s coasts are clean and seafood is safe — TALLAHASSEE — State agency leaders are concerned that people across the United States falsely believe the state has been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida’s beaches and fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors to enjoy. Currently, there are …
Growers Urged to Use Peanut and Soybean Inoculants
Due to heavy rainfalls over the past few months Glen Wiggins, Regional Sales Manager for Becker Underwood, said they are urging growers to not overlook a critical input when it comes to soybean and peanut acreage this year. Download Audio To learn more visit their website at beckerunderwood.com
NCBA Concerned with EPA Issues
National Cattlemen’s Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said they are really concerned about the possibility of EPA having the right to come on to your land to tell you how to use the bodies of water located there. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Have a Snicker
Peanut sales should boost crop prospects. Everett Griner explains just why this is so. Download Audio
Southeast Hosting 2012 Farm Bill Hearings
Various agricultural groups and producers will be involved in two farm bill hearings being held in the Southeast this Friday and Saturday, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio