Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how they had a chance to work more with culinary students as the beef checkoff makes opportunities like this possible. Download Audio
House Bill Would Prohibit EPAs Expansion of Clean Water Act
New legislation has been introduced in the House to stop attempts by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to expand federal power under the Clean Water Act. Download Audio
The Possible Connection Between Hurricanes and Volcanoes
A new study that suggest a link between volcanic activity and hurricanes could help make those hurricane season predictions more accurate. Download Audio
Florida Peanut Producers Offer Scholarships & Seeking Nominations for Peanut Award
Tyron Spearman has information about scholarships now being offered by the Florida Peanut Producers and about nominations being taken at this time for the annual George Washington Carver award. Download Audio Download Audio
Report Shows a General Trend of Falling Farm Product Prices
April was not such a great month for farm product prices, at least for the farmers selling those products. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio
Cellulosic Ethanol Making Progress, but Still Faces Hurdles
It’s taking longer than expected, but there is progress on making ethanol from things other than corn. Download Audio
Alabama Hosting NCBA Region II Meeting
Cattlemen across the Southeast are invited to attend the NCBA Region II summer meeting being held this Friday and Saturday in Montgomery. Download Audio For more information go to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website at bamabeef.org or call their office at 334-265-1867.
New CEU Article From Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Protecting your respiratory tract when handling pesticides,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s second CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the May issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU …
Grow Your Own
Home gardening has gone high-tech. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
GA Cotton Commission Continuing to Fill in the Gaps for Producers
With state and federal funding both down, Louie Perry and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission say that producer funded efforts have become even more critical. Download Audio