Nomination meetings designed to fill two positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission Board of Directors will be held next week. Download Audio
Women Farmers
Everett Griner lets us know that there actually are women that do farm. Download Audio
UF Dedicates Conference Room in McCarty Hall to Memory of Pat Cockrell
According to University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources Jack Payne, yesterday a ceremony was held to dedicate the IFAS Administration Conference Room in McCarty Hall to the memory of Pat Cockrell who spent many years with Florida Farm Bureau. Payne noted that Pat was very important to the men and women of IFAS and it …
Florida Ethanol Bill Stalls in Senate Committee
From the News Service of Florida: The sponsor of a measure that would repeal a law requiring ethanol in Florida gasoline agreed to postpone its consideration Wednesday in the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee, with several members of the panel saying they’re uncomfortable with a full repeal, though there’s support for making sure non-ethanol gasoline is available.
Researching Cotton Varieties That Allow for Decreased Nitrogen Inputs
As part of the research efforts from the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated has been working on a big hairy audacious goal to dramatically cut nitrogen inputs. Hake says they have seen progress in the effort by breeding for varieties that sacrifice protein in favor of oil and fiber. …
You Want BQA on Your Resume If You Have Cows
This week we return to our series known as the “BQA Quality Report” which is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. And today we hear from Georgia cattle producer Rusty Gibson who says you want BQA on your resume if you have cows. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa
California Specialty Crop Growers Preparing for Cold Air
Our fellow specialty crop growers in California are having to deal with some unusually early cold air. Download Audio
Using Flower Power for Cancer Treatment
The search for more effective cancer treatments may soon turn to the healing power of a flower. Download Audio
Farm Bill Discussions in Washington
The American Peanut Council is holding their winter conference in Washington D.C. this week as Tyron Spearman is there and has an update on some of the issues being discussed in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio
FL Producers have Additional Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives
Florida agricultural producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives. Download Audio