TALLAHASSEE – Buyers from Russia and South Korea are in Ocala-Marion County to view Florida Thoroughbreds as part of a trade event August 13-18 hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
More on New CSP
The new CSP signup got underway Monday as Tyron Spearman has more information for producers who may be interested in particpating in this re-vamped program.
SE Livestock Specialists Work Together
Dr. Curt Lacy, Livestock Economist with the University of Georgia, said university personnel in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida work closely together which is especially important in today’s times.
Infrastructure Update
Transportation is vital to agriculture and Everett Griner tells us just how vital.
Possible Funding to Help Eradicate TB
Last week the U.S. Senate passed an amendment to provide relief for cattle producers working to eradicate TB from their herds. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Colin Woodall, talsk about how this assistance will help in efforts to fully eradicate the disease.
Safer Food
There is new government effort to coordinate this and Everett Griner tells us what this effort is.
UF Encouraging Food Supply Vets
Dr. Glen Hoffsis, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida, talks about a program they have to help grow the field of food supply veterinarians.
AL Coalition for Farm Animal Care
A new coalition concerning the care and well-being of farm animals has been developed according to Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Greene.
GYFA Hi-lights Cattle Industry
President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Bill Bryan, talks about the the Georgia Young Farmers Association’s annual Farm Tour held earlier this summer in Northwest Georgia. Plus the Georgia Young Farmers Association is holding their 4th annual Steer and Heifer show this week. To learn more click Here
Say That Again
Today Everett Griner talks on agriculture’s role in American progress.