Southeast AgNET

Importance of Pollinators

Julie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:20:45 +0000

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Dave White says public education about the importance of pollinators to American Agriculture and our nation’s food supply is key in preventing populations of bees, butterflies and other natural pollinators from dwindling.

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Sunbelt Expo Field Day is Tuesday

Randall — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:33:49 +0000

This coming Tuesday, July 7th, the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will take place in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details.

Cattlemen Urged to Take MBA Program

Randall — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:24 +0000

Through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, there is an e-learning opportunity that producers are urged to take part in known as MBA.

GA Cotton Acres Show Increase

Julie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:53:16 +0000

Richey Seaton" />USDA’s Crop Report that was released this week showed an increase in Georgia cotton acreage and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that Georgia is one of few states to show an increase.

Progression of Farm to Fuel Summit

Julie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:46:19 +0000

With the Farm to Fuel Summit coming up July 29-31, Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson says that it has been very successful through the past four years.

FBACT

Julie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:35:59 +0000

With all the news coming out of Washington lately, Andrew Walmsley with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that they have system in place to make it easier to stay actively involved in the process.

Cork Popping Slows

Dan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:02:22 +0000

Everett Griner explains just what is going on with the world-wide wine consumption.

Research Critical For Newly Proposed Fresh Citrus Shipping Rules

Gary — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:03:40 +0000

Newly proposed fresh citrus shipping rules from USDA, if approved, would re-open other citrus producing states for Florida fruit. Grower/Packer/Shipper Dan Richey of Riverfront Groves & Packing in Vero Beach says a critical element toward these rule proposals was a scientific study headed by USDA. Hear more in these reports.

Reducing vs Cutting Production Expenses

Randall — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:04:01 +0000

During tough times many cattle producers look for ways to cut costs, but Dr. Curt Lacy with the University of Georgia said there is a difference between reducing expenses and cutting corners.

Increasing Peanut Butter Purchases

Randall — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:52:47 +0000

Today Tyron Spearman talks about efforts underway to get the U.S. Governement to make more purchases of peanuts and peanut butter.