Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes says they have been involved in various events which has allowed them to talk with both producers and consumers. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen to Meet this Week
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association notes their 2012 marketing plan for the beef checkoff along with the budget for the association will be presented to the board of directors at their quarterly meeting coming up this Thursday. Download Audio
AL NRCS Available to Offer Technical Assistance to Producers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is proud to offer a variety of cost-share programs to assist the producer and AL NRCS Agronomist Eric Schwab says they can also aid the producer through technical assistance. Download Audio
Online Registration Available for GA Cotton Commission Annual Meeting
Online registration is now open for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting and executive director Richey Seaton gives us a quick preview of some of the speakers on the agenda. Download Audio
Navy Makes Largest Ever Government Purchase of Biofuel
The Defense Department has agreed to make the single largest purchase of biofuel in government history. Download Audio
Bio-Tec Crops
Everett Griner tells us that 10 countries are now growing bio-tec crops. Download Audio
Florida Cattlemen Discuss Various Issues
At last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s year-end quarterly meeting, President Don Quincey was pleased with how involved cattlemen were concerning the various issues discussed. Download Audio
Cotton Incorporated Making Progress with BHAG
As part of the research efforts from the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Dr. Kater Hake, vice president of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, reports on the progress of his Big Hairy Audacious Goal aimed at dramatically reducing nitrogen inputs for cotton farmers. Download Audio
How to Pick Your Pepper
Now there is a better way to learn about the various types and uses of chile peppers. Download Audio
Study Further Proves Ag Improving Productivity
Erik O’Donoghue of Economic Research Service says a new USDA study on organization changes in agricultural over a quarter century period gives more credit to the idea that farmers and ranchers are improving their productivity. Download Audio