In these two reports, Ernie Neff (left) talks with Gulf Citrus Growers’ Association Executive Ron Hamel, about aerial spraying over large areas to better control the citrus psyllid, more economically. This is a hot topic among growers statewide right now, and according to Hamel and others, with the right neighborhood cooperation among neighboring citrus growers over a large area, this …
AL Beef Promoted at Food Service Expo
Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association attended a different event this past weekend in Mobile which he said was a great way to promote beef with a lot of people.
GA Beef 101
In Georgia the beef checkoff was instrumental in sponsoring an event recently called Beef 101, something that Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said went very well.
FL Beef Participating in Webinars
The Florida Beef Council has found a way to cut back on travel expenses while at the same time continue their work in promoting beef across the state, as FBC Chairman George Kempfer explains how webinars have worked for them in certain cases.
Enhanced Feed Ban Could be Delayed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to place a hold on the agency’s enhanced ban on high-risk cattle material in feed for all animals.
Farmers Donate Peanut Butter
Recently a group of peanut farmers were in out nation’s capitol and while there donated peanut butter to a deserving group, as Tyron Spearman has the details.
Taking About the Census
Today Everett Griner is taking a look at the Agriculture Census and the changes in them since their inception.
Federal Truck Weight Law Reintroduced
A Federal Truck Weight Law has been re-introduced through bipartisan leadership to address a problem of famers and ranchers being ticketed and fined when they drive their goods between two states.
Food Safety Brochures
Food Safety is important and can be especially so to those in various age groups or with various at risk health factors, which is why Kathy Bernard of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the department recently published a series of brochures on the subject. The series is available on the web.
Peanut Alliance Sends Letter to President
The United Peanut Alliance recently sent a letter to President Obama requesting a meeting as Tyron Spearman has the details of that letter.