The pecan is often considered an ideal choice for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy diet and incoming chairman of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association, Duke Lane Jr., says business has really picked up since consumers have started to realize the health benefits of one of their favorite nuts.
Peanut Trends for the Southeast
After this weeks release of the January crop production numbers, Tyron Spearman takes a look at how the trends have changed concerning where peanut production mostly takes place.
GCA Nominating Committee Looks for Leaders
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Nominating Committee has been appointed and is soliciting nominations this year for Regional Vice Presidents and a slate of officers for 2010. If interested in serving GCA or would like to suggest a fellow member contact Mike McCravy.
FL Cattlemen’s Institute and Trade Show
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 21st at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery
An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010.
AL Looking for Pork Delegates
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers Delegate Body will take place on February 2nd at 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with a meeting of the Alabama Pork Producers.
FL Putnam to Inspect Freeze Damage to Crops
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam will inspect damage to crops, foliage and aquaculture in Central and South Florida that have been hit hard by record cold temperatures this month. Earlier this week, Putnam led a bipartisan appeal from the Florida Congressional delegation to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be prepared to respond quickly to an anticipated request from the …
GA Cotton Producers Implementing Conservational Practices
Georgia Cotton Commission board member and cotton producer, Jimmy Webb, has used the Environment Quality Incentives Program on his farm for the past five years to help implement conservation measures on his operation.
AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman
Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message.
FFA Rose Parade Float Represents American Farming
The Rose Parade spotlights FFA and Everett Griner tells us all about it. Download Audio