Category Archive

FL Poultry Farm Using In-Vessel Composting

Randall Weiseman November 3, 2009 Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

According to Cooper McMillan, Chairman of the South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District Board, they have an in-vessel composter operating at a poultry farm in the north part of Florida. To learn more about these composters click Here

Farm Promotion

Dan October 30, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

“Know your farmer, know your food” launched by USDA recently. Everett Griner tells us why.

FL Using In-Vessel Composting

Randall Weiseman October 19, 2009 Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Poultry

There are currently projects underway in Florida to show how dairy, poultry and horse farms, can increase their profits by recycling excess biomass through in-vessel composting as Cooper McMillan with the South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District, says this is done by using aerobic digestion.

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Overseas Buyers for Thoroughbreds

Randall Weiseman October 19, 2009 Equine, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the visit this past summer of buyers from Russia, South Korea and Italy to Ocala-Marion County to view Florida Thoroughbreds. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Thoroughbred Buying Event.

Weather Problems

Dan October 1, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Humans are not the only ones that suffer heat stress. Everett Griner tells us that animals suffer from it also.

NAFTA

Dan September 18, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This is a good deal for all. Everett Griner talks about why.

UF Looking for Food Animal Veterinarians

Randall Weiseman September 10, 2009 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock, Pork

University of Florida’s Dr. Glen Hoffsis, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, said they are one of many veterinary schools working to increase the percentage of students interested in food animal practices.

Global Warming

Dan September 10, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

In today’s report, Everett Griner talks about global warming and it’s affects on agriculture.

UF IFAS Offering Horse Management Classes

Randall Weiseman September 8, 2009 Equine, Florida, Livestock

The University of Florida IFAS will be offering a 4-session short course on horse management which John Atkins with the Santa Rosa County Extension office said anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Replace or Repair

Dan August 27, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture is not recession proof. Today Everett Griner talks about one aspect of it that is a bit dilemma to farmers.