FMP Workshop to be Held for FL Growers

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A workshop is being held for Florida producers who need assistance in completing fumigant management plans. Download Audio

The Weathers Impact on the Economy

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

A new study has measured the impact weather has on the entire US economy. Download Audio

Georgia June Beef Month Winding Down

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

As June Beef Month activities begin to wind down, Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board talks about one more event they will be attending this Wednesday. Download Audio

Florida Discusses State Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

One topic discussed at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention was a state beef checkoff as Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Don Quincey said the issue was tabled for the time being during their Board of Directors meeting. Download Audio

Alabama Hosting SLN Meeting This Week

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for a meeting of the Southeastern Livestock Network this week as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one of the topics being discussed is animal traceability. Download Audio

USDA is Enhancing SNAP

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Tyron Spearman has information about how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to enhance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Download Audio

FFA Chapter Donates Winnings to help Joplin FFA Chapter Rebuild

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 28, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – A Missouri high school FFA chapter that received a first-place prize in a recent regional competition has donated its winnings to help students in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., rebuild their FFA chapter and operations.

Migrant Workers

Dan June 28, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

New laws related to migrant workers may doom some farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio

PNC Bank Understands the Unique Needs of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman June 27, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Brian Hofer with PNC Bank says they are one of the top 20 agricultural banks in the nation and have several financing options available to assist farmers and ranchers. Download Audio

Ongoing Farm Bill Audit Sessions Will Evaluate All Programs

Randall Weiseman June 27, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Given the fact there will not be as many dollars available for the 2012 Farm Bill, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says they have begun holding audit sessions to review every program of the 2008 Farm Bill so they can get the information they need to make good decisions on tough spending questions down the road. Download Audio