Cattlemen and Cattlewomen from across the Southeast are in Montgomery, Alabama for the NCBA Region II meeting. Folks from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Tennessee are here for the 2-day event.
Soon and Simple are the Two Farm Bill Request by USDA
Acting Under Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse overseas the USDA’s Farm Service Agency and will be the one responsible for implementing the 2012 Farm Bill. Which is why he is saying the simpler the better. Download Audio
Citrus Robotic Harvester Being Developed By Florida Native
Alva native James English tells about the efforts of a company he leads to build a robotic device that will harvest citrus for the processed market. English, president and CEO of Energid Technologies Corp. in Massachusetts, made a presentation at an international mechanical harvesting symposium held a month ago in Lake alfred. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …
Tall Pine Problem
One segment of agriculture affected by the recession…timber. The housing market slowdown. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission
TIFTON, GA May 3, 2012 Georgia peanut farmers reaffirmed the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) by a vote of 87.6 percent during the recent referendum, held March 15 through April 15.
Market for Local Produce Operations Continuing to Grow
Gerald Long, a specialty crop grower in Bainbridge, GA, says despite the long list of challenges that goes along with growing a wide variety of produce, the recent “buy local” movement has opened up some great opportunities. Download Audio
Native Plants are the Premiere Local Locals
Mimi Williams, director of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center, says one twist to the “buy local” movement is the use of native plants. Download Audio
Maintaining Exports Still a Challenge after BSE
It’s been just over a week since USDA announced the 4th case of BSE in our country but when it comes to exports, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said the vast majority of U.S. trading partners have followed sound science and handled news of the BSE case responsibly. Download Audio
Education and Outreach One Component of AL NRCS Mission
As part of their outreach efforts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama strives to educate the public regarding the need for conservation. Kathy Walker, District Administrative Coordinator for the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, uses a fun activity known as soil babies to address some of the issues farmers deal with every day. Download Audio
Farm Bill Debate Starting to Get Interesting
Differing opinions from senators and congressmen are starting to emerge regarding the Senate Ag Committee’s Farm Bill. Download Audio