New laws related to migrant workers may doom some farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
PNC Bank Understands the Unique Needs of Agriculture
Brian Hofer with PNC Bank says they are one of the top 20 agricultural banks in the nation and have several financing options available to assist farmers and ranchers. Download Audio
Ongoing Farm Bill Audit Sessions Will Evaluate All Programs
Given the fact there will not be as many dollars available for the 2012 Farm Bill, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says they have begun holding audit sessions to review every program of the 2008 Farm Bill so they can get the information they need to make good decisions on tough spending questions down the road. Download Audio
Looking at Historic Cattle Market Levels
Troy Applehans with CattleFax says while there are various issues affecting cattle markets right, it’s always important to look back at the historical factors too. Download Audio
FCA Elects New Executive Committee
During last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention the 2011-2012 Executive Committee was voted in. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of June 20, 2011
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 June 23th 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 *Here’s a note from the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Again a reminder that the budget proposed by the Florida Department of …
NCBA President on Government Regulations
At this week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention Bill Donald, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, talked to producers about the many regulations that government is trying to impose on them. Download Audio
FCA President Hoping for More Young Producers
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention wrapped up last night in Marco Island as Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida took over as President for the next year. He talked about how they look forward to working even more with young folks in the state. Download Audio
2011 Meat Export Forecast Looks Good
According to USDA’s June meat trade forecast, beef exports this year are still set to be higher than those reached prior to 2003’s BSE incident in our country. Download Audio