Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about an event held this past Saturday where young people were given the opportunity to learn more about cattle and the beef industry. Download Audio
Georgia Producers Enjoy Beef Meals at Convention
At the recent Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention some delicious beef meals were served and Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said producers who attended really enjoyed those meals. Download Audio
Food Safety Update for Cantaloupe Growers
Cantaloupe growers who may be curious on how the new food safety developments will affect them are invited to attend a food safety update to be held on May 1, 2012, in Wimauma, Florida. Download Audio
Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative a Great Opportunity for AL Producers
The Working Lands for Wildlife initiative targets at-risk wildlife species across the country and Alabama NRCS state Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says it’s a great opportunity for Alabama producers. Download Audio
Groups Urge Estate Tax Reform in 2012
Organizations from the commodity, dairy, livestock and specialty crop industries are urging the House and Senate to provide permanent and meaningful estate tax relief before the end of the year. Download Audio
Budget Not the Only Farm Bill Concern for Cotton Farmers
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that in addition to the budget concerns that the entire ag sector has, the cotton industry must also be concerned with the WTO decision during Farm Bill negotiations. Download Audio
Peanut Posted Price Drops & May Need to Wait on Planting Peanuts
The peanut posted price fell this week as Today Tyron Spearman has a look at the new numbers along with more information as to why peanut growers may need to wait a bit to plant. Price: Download Audio Planting: Download Audio
FL NRCS Earth Day Event to Include Ceremonial Tree Planting
For those looking for a place to celebrate Earth Day, FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez invites you to attend their 3rd Annual Earth Day Event that will include fun and educational demonstrations as well as a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the 150th anniversary of USDA. Download Audio
Planned Citrus Production Changes Outlined by Lykes VP
Bill Barber, vice president of Lykes Bros. Citrus Management Division, shared his company’s plans for future groves and production and harvesting techniques at a recent international harvesting symposium. In this report, he summarizes the direction his company plans to go, and the expected future productive lifespan of citrus trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
Dept. of Citrus Helps Young Women With Weight Challenges
The Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) grapefruit program targets active young women, a majority of whom have weight management challenges. FDOC Public Relations Director Karen Mathis tells how the department will try to help those women, and sell more Florida grapefruit and grapefruit juice in the process. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone …