Waiting on Animal ID Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …

Agrotain Controls Nitrogen Loss for Higher Yields

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

When you fertilize your crop with urea or liquid nitrogen, nitrogen loss starts the moment you apply it. But Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia Extension Forage Specialist, says their research has shown that’s not the case if you stabilize your fertilizer with Agrotain. Download Audio Check out the recent video from the third annual University of Georgia Hay School!

FCA Convention Featuring Cattlemen’s College

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is just 5 weeks away, as FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley says they hope producers will take part in their cattlemen’s college which will offer four different sessions. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.

GA Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

High school youth across Georgia are being invited to participate in the annual Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge which will take place June 18 & 19 in Athens. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.