Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price and loan numbers along with a reminder about a couple of farm bill hearings that will take place this Friday in Georgia. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio
Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill.
Report: California Would Remove Trees If HLB Detected
A news organization last week quoted a California Department of Food and Agriculture official as saying that if the citrus disease HLB is found in that state, there will be mandatory tree removal and area-wide treatment of HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllids. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Saddle Up!
Horse ownership is now a liability. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Two Weeks Away
The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 30-31 in Huntsville as Dr. Billy Powell said if you’ve not registered yet then now is the time to do so. Download Audio For registration information go to bamabeef-dot-org.
Florida Beef Checkoff Involved in Military Programs
The Florida Beef Council is putting checkoff dollars to good use for a couple of military programs as Ashley Hughes explains what those efforts are. Download Audio
The Cotton Board Holds March Meeting
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board recently held its March Board Meeting in Austin, TX. The purpose of the meeting was to allow The Cotton Board to review Cotton Incorporated’s plan for 2013 and develop strategic recommendations. The meeting was well attended by both producer and importer board members.
Recognizing our Farmers and Ranchers Beyond a Day or Week
It depends on who you talk to and what calendar you check for when you should officially celebrate Agriculture Week. But truth be told we shouldn’t wait on somebody or something to tell us to honor all the men and women who provide us with food, fiber, shelter and energy. Download Audio
U.S. Meat Production Taking another Cut
Just about every sector of the meat producing industry will be turning out less product this year except for one, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
Citrus Leafminer Control: Timing, New Product Discussed
University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski says timing is essential for the control of citrus leafminer, which wounds citrus trees and opens them to canker infection. In this report, Stelinski also discusses a relatively new leafminer control product. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!