The U.S. is now the leader in having resistant weeds. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
EPA Taking a Breath Regarding Proposed Nutrient Standards
There has been a pause in the action regarding the EPA’s proposed nutrient water quality standards. Thanks in part to an effort headed up by District 2 Florida State Representative, Dave Murzin. Download Audio For more information visit the EPA Water Quality Standards site.
FCA Discussing Many Issues in Tallahassee
Florida Cattlemen’s Association members are in Tallahassee for their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting, as their Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard, says there are various issues for them to discuss with legislators. Download Audio
ACA Invites Everyone to the SLE Rodeo
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is coming this weekend to the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery and Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone to enjoy the annual event. Download Audio
GA Seeking Beef Ambassador Candidates
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says they are seeking young people interested in becoming the next Beef Ambassador for Georgia. Download Audio
USDA Declares 98 GA Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 98 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rainfall that occurred from September 2009, and continuing.
FCA Holding Legislative Quarterly Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association kicks off their annual legislative quarterly meeting today in Tallahassee, as their President Wade Grigsby said the more cattlemen that attend this meeting the more it will mean for the industry. Download Audio
Future for Southeast Farmers
Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets. Download Audio
Budget Woes a Difficult Issue for FL Legislators
With the Florida Legislature now in full swing for the 2010 session, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the budget issues they are facing are extremely difficult, but he hopes our representatives remember what a mainstay agriculture is to the Florida economy. Download Audio
U.S. and Russia Agree on Reopening Pork Market
The United States and Russia have reached an agreement to reopen the Russian market to U.S. pork and pork products, while talks concerning poultry will continue in the coming weeks. Download Audio