Mike Dee of Aliceville, Alabama took over as the president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association at their annual convention this past weekend, and while he knows it will be filled with various challenges, he does look forward to the year ahead. Download Audio
FL Beef Plan Set for Upcoming Year
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, knows there are many challenges when it comes to getting the beef message to certain consumers, and that’s one area they will be focusing on in the upcoming year. Download Audio
GA Beef Working with Students
Thanks to funding from a grant, the Georgia Beef Board was able to particpate in an event with high-school students through the Pro-Start program, something that Ashley Hughes said was a great opportunity for them. Download Audio
Peanut Product Patent is Challenged & GFB Day in Atlanta
A peanut product that some may be familiar with is seeing it’s patent challenged as Tyron Sperman has that story along with a reminder about an event coming up Wednesday in Atlanta. Download Audio Download Audio
Citrus Expo 2010 – update
GROWERS & EXHIBITORS – For those of you keeping up with Citrus Expo news, we are well on the way to another great show. Exhibit spaces are more than two-thirds sold at this point and new exhibitors are signing up everyday! If your company is interested in participating in the World’s Preimer Citrus Expo, go online today, Citrus Expo, to …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Grapefruit in England
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida pink grapefruit being featured in 220 Waitrose stores in and around London during January and February. The promotion builds upon a multiyear marketing relationship between Waitrose and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on, Taste …
Ag Info Revolution
Everett Griner looks at crop management from a chair. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings to be Held This Week
Kathy Vogel, Executive Director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, is one of those scheduled to speak at hearings being held this week on EPA’s proposed nutrient standards. And the following report includes her thoughts on the issue and the importance of it to Florida Agriculture. Download Audio
Laura Linback Wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix
OCALA, FL (February 12, 2010)–The opening $25,000 HITS Grand Prix of the AA-rated six-week HITS Ocala Winter Circuit was captured by none other than Laura Linback and As Di Villagana, reigning champs from the 2009 $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 12th 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