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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Sheep-Goats”

Consumers Get Livestock Welfare info from Other Groups

Randall Weiseman August 21, 2014 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

A recent survey suggests consumers are using animal protection organizations as their primary source of information about livestock welfare. Download Audio

USDA Programs to Help Sheep Producers

Randall Weiseman August 7, 2014 Livestock, Sheep-Goats

USDA has two new programs to help benefit the sheep industry. More information about these programs can be found at sheepusa.org. Download Audio

USDA Extends Deadline for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program

Randall Weiseman July 31, 2014 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

From USDA’s Farm Service Agency: WASHINGTON, July 31, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today that the enrollment deadline for the 2012 and 2013 Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) has been extended to Aug. 15, 2014. Originally, program sign-up was scheduled to end Aug. 1. …

Pharmacologist Named Executive Associate Dean at UF’s Veterinary Medical College

Randall Weiseman July 23, 2014 Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock, Sheep-Goats

From the University of Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thomas W. Vickroy, Ph.D., a pharmacologist and longtime University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member, has been named executive associate dean of the college. Dean James W. Lloyd, D.V.M., Ph.D., made the announcement following a comprehensive national search. The appointment is effective Aug. 1.

USMEF Unveils New U.S. Lamb Cut Chart Guide

Randall Weiseman July 23, 2014 Livestock, Sheep-Goats

With funding support from the American Lamb Board, the U.S. Meat Export Federation has developed a new U.S. Lamb Cut Chart Guide to help promote U.S. lamb in international markets. Joe Schuele has the details. Download Audio

Agri-Terrorism

Dan July 17, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about farmers properly protecting their assets in today’s Agri View. Download Audio

That’s COOL

Dan July 15, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Everett Griner talks about Country of Origin now being law in today’s Agri View. Download Audio

Florida Commissioner Putnam Appoints State Veterinarian

Randall Weiseman July 14, 2014 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam announced today the appointment of Dr. Mike Short as the State Veterinarian and Division Director of Animal Industry at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Dr. Short was promoted to the position following the retirement of Dr. Thomas Holt. “Dr. Short has more than 16 years of veterinary experience, …

UF/P.I.E. Center Steps Up Its Efforts for Agriculture

Dan July 11, 2014 Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Research, Outreach, Education, and much more is wrapped up in the efforts of the UF P.I.E. Center. UF Ag Communications Professor Rick Telg now heads up the Center for Public Issues Education in UF’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. If you’re involved in Florida agriculture you should be aware of what this important program does, and here’s your chance …

FDACS Ag Law Enforcement At FL FFA Mtg

Dan July 11, 2014 Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

As Lt. Lachrisha Gwinn of FDACS Ag Law Enforcement Division Explains, there was good reason for her team to appear at the Florida FFA Convention and Expo this year. In this feature post, she explains the actions of her Department and the connection to the FFA. Download Audio

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Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about what we can do, we’re talking with Nick Tinsley, seed treatment technical field representative with BASF, who says one important action is to keep treated seeds covered. About Growing Matters BeSure! Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed […]
Covering the Basics of Summer Cover Crops
By Sarah Strauss The recent rising temperatures are a reminder that summer is approaching, and the beginning of the rainy season is a great time to start planting cover crops. If you are looking for a method to invest in your soil health, cover crops are one option. By definition, cover crops are planted to […]