Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 2nd compiled by the livestock market news services in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Barben, Hunt, Lester Join Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
A large crowd at the 50th Florida Citrus Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Florida Southern College in Lakeland Friday honored new inductees Robert J. Barben, Frank M. Hunt II and W. Bernard Lester. They are shown accepting congratulations.
Georgia Cattlemen Visit with State Legislature
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association held their annual legislative steak biscuit breakfast this past Wednesday in Atlanta where they talk with elected officials on issues concerning cattle producers. GCA Executive Vice President, Josh White, said one of those issues was House Bill 916. Download Audio
Budget Moving in Florida Legislature
Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said with the Florida Legislative session set to adjourn on March 9th, everything with the budget has pretty well come together. Download Audio
FL Ag Faring Well in 2013 Budget
Despite yet another year of a budget debate surrounding budget shortfalls, FL House Ag and Natural Resources Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Trudi Williams says agriculture has fared well in the 2013 budget. Download Audio
Vilsack Advocates the Need for More Research
As budget shortfalls remain at the heart of Farm Bill debate, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says one thing that should not be up for debate is the need for research. Download Audio
Georgia PB&J Day Set for Tuesday at State Capitol
The Georgia Peanut Commission is organizing a big event to be held next Tuesday, March 6th, as the 2012 Georgia PB&J Day will take place at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Download Audio
FL Ag Department Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants
FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has announced that approximately $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) is now accepting applications for funding. Download Audio
AL Ag Department Responsible for More Than Just Ag
Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries says the general public is usually not aware of all the components they are responsible for in the consumer realm. Download Audio
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass
Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. Download Audio