We told you last week that a recent survey showed support for the beef checkoff remains very high and Harvey Lemmon, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, is one cattle producer who knows how important the checkoff is to Georgia. Download Audio
Alabama Best Steak Contest Continues
“Alabama’s Best Steak” contest is a beef promotion that has really generated a lot of interest, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said many people have been involved in the on-line effort to name the best steakhouse in Alabama. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Getting Out Correct Info about Beef
There are various efforts to put information out to consumers about beef that may not always be true, and that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said they continuously work to provide the correct information about beef to everyone they talk to. Download Audio
AL Producers Affected by Drought Encouraged to Visit with NRCS Office
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis encourages farmers and ranchers who have failed NRCS practices because of the drought to revisit with their local NRCS office. Download Audio
GA Cotton Crop Smaller, but Better than Last Year
According to USDA, Georgia is down about 22 percent in planted cotton acreage, but the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says the crop they do have is looking pretty good. Download Audio
Food Stamp Program a Hold Up with Farm Bill
There are many concerns as to whether a farm bill can be put together before the current one expires on September 30, as Tyron Spearman looks at what one of the big hold ups will be. Download Audio
Export Sales Up
There is good news! Export sales are up for farm goods. Everett Griner has the news. Download Audio
Citrus Expo to Open Wednesday in North Fort Myers
The biggest citrus event of the year – Citrus Expo – will run Wednesday and Thursday at Lee Civic Center. The first report provides an overview of Citrus Expo. Download Audio The second report describes the bustle of activity as exhibitors set up for Expo’s giant trade show. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Meat Purchase to Assist Livestock Producers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2012 – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to do everything it can to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and communities being impacted by the nation’s persistent drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA’s intent to purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food …
Florida State FFA Team Busy Preparing for Citrus Expo
The 2012 Citrus Expo is just two days away but we are already busy at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers preparing for our annual event. And we truly want to thank the Florida FFA state officer team for their assistance as the group is here helping in various ways. I had a chance to pull new state president …