Agriculture has responded positively to the news from the Department of Labor that it will re-propose the parental exemption in the child labor rule. But some say that the real issue under the proposed rules is not being addressed. Download Audio
FL NRCS Reminds Partners of Upcoming WREP Deadline
FL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez wants to remind eligible partners that they are accepting applications for the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program until Friday, February 10, 2012. Download Audio
UGA to Host Southeast Hay Convention
The University of Georgia’s Forage Team invites producers to attend the 5th Annual Southeast Hay Convention coming up March 6th & 7th in Tifton, Ga. The event will take place at the UGA-Tifton Campus Conference Center and includes
Protecting Young Citrus Trees From Psyllids And HLB
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers recaps information he provided in the January issue of Citrus Industry magazine that could let growers protect young trees from HLB-spreading psyllids all season long. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs
There is a new nemesis to our producers, the Asian Stink Bug. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio
Peanut Price Update & New Water Use Tool
Today Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update along with information about a new tool that may be coming soon to help growers with water usage. Price: Download Audio Tool: Download Audio
Southeastern Producers Receive Value Added Producer Grants
USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The following reports have the specifics regarding the Southeast region. For a complete list of recipients receiving grants click here. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Georgia Beef Board Receives Federation Funds
The Georgia Beef Board received funding from the Federation of State Beef Councils at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention, and Brooke Williams talks about the event they will conduct this summer with those funds. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Receives Federation Funds
At last week’s Cattle Industry Convention, the Florida Beef Council received more funding from the Federation of State Beef Councils as Ashley Hughes said these funds will help them conduct promotions they wouldn’t have otherwise been able to do. Download Audio
Alabama Promoting Beef for Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s said all this month they will be promoting the healthy aspects of beef. Download Audio