Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio
AL New Ag Energy Signup Deadline Nearing
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that this Friday, May 21st is the application deadline for 2010 funding for an initiative designed to help producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Better Year for Livestock Producers
Thanks to an improving economy and tighter supplies of beef, pork and poultry, 2010 is shaping up to be a much better year for U.S. livestock producers. Download Audio
Farmer Stress
Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. Download Audio
Food Born Illnesses
Who is dragging their feet? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Food Basket Turnover
Is the southeast becoming the world’s food basket? Everett Griner has the info and tells us why this may happen. Download Audio
Animal Disease Traceability Meetings Begin
A series of public meetings concerning a new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability kicks off this week. Download Audio More information is available through the APHIS Website News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
NRCS Initiative to Improve Ag Energy Conservation And Efficiency
May 21, 2010, is the deadline for Alabama producers to apply for 2010 funding designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. For more information visit your local NRCS field office or visit them on the web. Download Audio
AL State Veterinarian on New Livestock Law
House Bill 561, passed and signed into law during the 2010 Alabama Legislative session, deals with livestock care and handling standards in Alabama. Their state veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier said the basis of this new law is the right thing to do. Download Audio
AL to Host Poultry Workshop
A public workshop will be held May 21st at Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama as the event will explore competition and regulatory issues in the agriculture industry, focussing on the consolidation and contracting practices of the poultry sector. Download Audio