Our less than desirable weather has resulted in less than desirable crop conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that certainly includes our cotton crop. Download Audio
Debt Debate Has Taken Time Away from Other Issues
With the debt deal now pretty much a done deal many in the ag industry are hoping that some other issues can receive the attention that they deserve. Download Audio
Smokey Bear Goes High Tech
A new smart phone app is being combined with radio and tv ads to spread Smokey Bear’s message about wildfire prevention. Download Audio
Immigration Policy A Priority of Florida Governor Scott
By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 1, 2011……….When lawmakers begin preparing for next year’s legislative session in September, one of their priorities should be taking another look at laws dealing with immigrants, Gov. Rick Scott said Monday. Download Audio
Florida Beef Hi-lighted at National Meeting
The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference continues today in Kissimmee, Florida as Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said along with various discussions about the beef checkoff, a part of this summer conference is the Florida Post-Agriculture Tour which will be this Thursday. Download Audio To learn more about the tour coming up Thursday go to www.beefusa.org.
Alabama’s Best Burger Contest Underway
Voting is underway for Alabama’s Best Burger, a promotion funded by the beef checkoff, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains about that along with giving us information about a national event coming up this weekend called the “American Grill Master Experience” in Trussville, Alabama. Download Audio To learn more about either event go to bamabeef.org.
GA Beef Board Pleased with Workshop
Beef was the focus of a recent workshop for teachers that Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said various folks were there to explain all aspects of the beef industry. Download Audio
Weather Conditions Vary across Peanut Belt
Weather conditions across peanut belt, while have not been what we would like to see, have improved in some areas. But Tyron Spearman says that’s not the case everywhere. Download Audio
Vic Story Discusses Major Florida Citrus Grower Issues
Polk County grower Vic Story in these reports addresses major issues – from labor shortages and HLB to water – that he and other growers addressed at a recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable. Download Audio Download Audio
Food Research
Everett Griner explains how cuts in ag research will slow production. Download Audio