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
USDA Designates 27 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA has just released this announcement for counties in Florida and contiguous counties in Alabama and Georgia: WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 27 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses
GA Peanut Commission Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters
The Georgia Peanut Commission kicked off their 50th anniversary today by holding a groundbreaking for their new headquarters.
Late Planted Cotton Posing Some Challenges in GA
The drought has changed how cotton producers need to manage their crop this season and UGA Cotton Specialist Guy Collins explains what the growers need to be looking for right now. Download Audio
FL NRCS Welcomes New Team Member
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to welcome a new team member aboard, Roney Gutierrez is the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Participates in Regional NACD Meeting
The Southeast Regional Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts has been going on the last couple of days and Dr. Carol Knight, President of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, explains what they hope to accomplish during the gathering as well as how their efforts coincide with those of Alabama NRCS. Download Audio
Some Concerned About Strict Leafy Green Requirements
Some Ag groups are concerned about a proposed rule that would give the largest produce handlers the power to establish on-farm practices for all growers of leafy greens. Download Audio