In our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Patty Barthle from Pasco County, Florida knows the importance of talking to consumers about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
GA Victorious Over AL and FL During Latest Water War Appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by Florida and Alabama for a new hearing on Atlanta’s use of Lake Lanier as a drinking water source. Download Audio
Citrus Research Official Discusses Short- to Long-Term HLB Efforts
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Program Manager Tom Turpen in these reports briefly addresses the foundation’s short-, mid- and long-term efforts to find solutions to HLB, or greening disease. Download Audio Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together!
Citrus Grower Colbert Explains Why Research Coordination Is Needed
Grower Mark Colbert, formerly chairman of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council that now acts as a committee of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, tells about the importance of the committee that held its first meeting Monday. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Drought Repercussions
The drought in the southwest has been devastating to the livestock. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio
Recognizing Farm Safety and Health Week
We are in the midst of the 68th annual National Farm Safety and Health Week and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety gives us the details on this year’s theme. Download Audio
Specialty Crop Producers Having to Irrigate During Planting
As land preparation and planting for fall vegetables and sugarcane continues on schedule, some growers are having to irrigate fields due to dry conditions. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Celebrating 25th Anniversary
The Beef Checkoff is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Roger West from Gainesville, Florida, secretary/treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, said while the research program isn’t as visible as other checkoff programs it’s no less important. Download Audio Learn more about your Beef Checkoff Program any time at www.MyBeefCheckoff.com. Or access the full anniversary series at Silver Anniversary.
Alabama Ready for October Beef Month
This morning, leaders with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association visited Governor Bentley who signed a proclamtion declaring October as “Beef Month” in Alabama. ACA’s Erin Beasley said October will be a busy month as various beef promotions will take place across the state. Download Audio
Cotton Life Cycle Analysis Completed as Part of Vision 21
As part of the efforts from the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Cotton Incorporated has completed a comprehensive life cycle inventory and life cycle analysis of cotton products through the Cotton Foundation VISION 21 Project. Kim Kitchings, Senior Director of Cooperate Strategy for Cotton Incorporated, explains how this effort will help the cotton industry. Download Audio