Where Did The Groundhog Go Wrong?
by Julie – May 8th, 2013
It looks like spring may of finally arrived, much later than originally predicted, so where did Punxsutawney Phil go wrong?
Several Pieces of Ag Related Legislation Being Discussed in Congress
by Julie – May 8th, 2013
Lawmakers are entering a busy schedule on Capitol Hill for the next few weeks with several pieces of legislation at the committee level that could have a significant impact on U.S. agriculture.
Time Getting Short for Census of Ag Forms
by Julie – May 8th, 2013
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds farmers and ranchers of the upcoming May 31, 2013 deadline to submit their information for the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
Florida Helping to Fill in Marketing Gap for Peaches
by Julie – May 8th, 2013
Florida peaches have been helping fill the gap between the end of Chile shipments in March and Georgia’s usual mid-May start.
Beef Checkoff Providing Correct Information
by Randall – May 8th, 2013
In our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from Jonny Harris of Screven, Georgia who talks about how an event he attended opened his eyes even more to what the beef checkoff does.
To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
New Look
by Dan – May 8th, 2013
Everett Griner tells us today about the growing number of Asian farmers.
Honey Bee Health Report Reveals More Questions than Answers
by Julie – May 7th, 2013
After five years of extensive research regarding honeybee health, Dr. Mae Berenbaum with the University of Illinois, says we now know more about what we don’t know.
Georgia Beef Checkoff Seeing Fewer Dollars
by Randall – May 7th, 2013
The Georgia Beef Board continues to make what dollars they do collect stretch as far as possible, but David Gazda from Athens, Georgia said compared to years past, it’s getting tougher to conduct the number of promotions they once did.
Abundant Rainfall Could be Double-Edged Sword for Cotton Farmers
by Julie – May 7th, 2013
With 17 percent of the cotton planted in Georgia, Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the blessing of this year’s abundant rainfall could also hinder farmers trying to get the crop in before the crop insurance deadline.
Groups Call for Conservation Compliance Compromise
by Randall – May 7th, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.–May 6, 2013–The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and a group of major agricultural, environmental and conservation groups have joined together in support of a non-partisan agreement to provide a common-sense farm and natural resource safety net through relinking crop insurance premium assistance to conservation compliance. The recommendations were submitted Read the rest of this entry »
Budget Cuts
by Dan – May 7th, 2013
Everett Griner explains how the U.S.D.A. reports will be hard hit on this new round of budget cuts.
Warning: Mushrooms Ahead
by Julie – May 6th, 2013
Owners of canines and grazing animals should keep an eye out for poisonous mushrooms as summer approaches.
Growers Could Soon Have Another Alternative to Methyl Bromide
by Julie – May 6th, 2013
There is currently three effective alternatives to methyl bromide, but Weed Scientist Stanley Culpepper with the University of Georgia believes they have developed a fourth option that will offer growers even more flexibility.
Long Ditch
by Dan – May 6th, 2013
The keystone pipeline is a disaster for farmers. Everett Griner explains why.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
by Randall – May 4th, 2013
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 3rd, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states.
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Farm Bill Markup News and Argentina Peanut Crop Update
by Randall – May 3rd, 2013
The farm bill is back in the news again as markups are being discussed. Tyron Spearman has the latest along with an update on the Argentina peanut crop.
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Creating Foods That Help Solve Health Concerns
by Julie – May 3rd, 2013
Research is working to discover just how your body processes nutrients in order to test the efficacy of functional foods and develop foods that help solve some health concerns people face today.
EPA Continues to Release Producers’ Personal Information
by Randall – May 3rd, 2013
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2013) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is appalled to learn that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to illegally release information on cattle operations to the activist groups Earth Justice, the Pew Charitable Trust and the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this latest action, the agency again admitted Read the rest of this entry »
Southeast Farmers and Ranchers Awarded Value Added Producer Grants
by Julie – May 3rd, 2013
USDA has announced 110 recipients in 43 states for the latest round of Value Added Producer Grants. USDA Rural Development Acting Administrator Lillian Salerno explains the purpose behind the grants.
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Have You had Your Pork This Morning?
by Julie – May 3rd, 2013
According to a new study, teens who eat a high-protein lean pork breakfast may consume fewer sugary snacks later in the day.
Feral Hogs
by Dan – May 3rd, 2013
Research is continuing and new control methods are now being studied. Everett Griner tells us what some of this research has developed.
New Comprehensive Honey Bee Health Report
by Julie – May 2nd, 2013
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure.
Georgia Starts Work on State Beef Checkoff
by Randall – May 2nd, 2013
Now that a bill has been passed and signed, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Milk Producers, and Georgia Livestock Markets are all working with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to develop an effective beef referendum process. But John Callaway of Hogansville, Georgia, said there is a lot of work ahead in the education process.
Nothing New
by Dan – May 2nd, 2013
We are still waiting on the 2012 Farm Bill. That’s nothing new! Everett Griner explains.
Beef Checkoff Helps Seminole Tribe Educate Consumers
by Randall – May 1st, 2013
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Alex Johns from Brighton, Florida. He talks about how the Seminole Tribe of Florida has seen just what beef checkoff dollars can do.
To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Two Weeks Away From Reboot of the Farm Bill Debate
by Julie – May 1st, 2013
We are about two weeks away from finally having some more movement in Congress regarding the Farm Bill as House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is set to begin markup of the bill on May 15.
Teacher Problems
by Dan – May 1st, 2013
Ag teachers in the classroom is a declining problem. Everett Griner talks about this today.
Inaugural Emerging Leaders Class Chosen
by Randall – April 30th, 2013
From the National Cotton Council:
CORDOVA, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council has selected the first class of its new Emerging Leaders Program — an effort aimed at ensuring the U.S. cotton industry benefits from a continuity of sound leadership.
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2013 Food Price Inflation Likely to be Lower than Expected
by Julie – April 30th, 2013
USDA’s latest Food Price Outlook revealed that while consumers will see an increase in their grocery bill this year, it will not be as much as originally predicted. USDA Economist Ricky Volpe gives us the details in the following two reports.
Weather Delaying Corn Planting and Increasing Uncertainty
by Julie – April 30th, 2013
National corn planting is lagging way behind, and despite the fact that the southeast is faring a bit better, the delays are lending to uncertainty in the market. Doug Kleweno, Southern Region Director for the National Ag Statistics Service and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey have the details.
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