U.S. Cattle Herd Lowest in 60 Years

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

USDA released their semi-annual cattle inventory report this afternoon and the numbers show all cattle and calves in the U.S. as of January 1st this year totaled 90.8 million head, 2 percent below last year but more important, it’s the lowest January 1 inventory of all cattle and calves since 1952. Download Audio To see the complete report from USDA’s …

GCC Annual Meeting Coming Up Feb 1

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton wants to remind cotton producers about their Annual Meeting coming up Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Download Audio

Packers verses Feeders

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

High prices for cattle and feed are causing some unusual trading patterns in the beef markets as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio

Farmers Reminded of First Batching Date for 3 EQIP Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that February 3 is the first of three batching dates coming up for cost share funding for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and On Farm Energy initiatives. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio

FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Bill Passes 2 House Committees

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A bill by Rep. Matt Caldwell addressing Florida’s response to EPA imposed numeric nutrient criteria standards passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House State Affairs Committee this week. Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee Chair Representative Steve Crisafulli says that this was the “Common Sense Approach”. Download Audio