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
New laws related to migrant workers may doom some farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
PNC Bank Understands the Unique Needs of Agriculture
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
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
Registration Deadline for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
Registration for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference wil close on Thursday, June 30. For more info on the conference to be held July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort log on to southernpeanutfarmers.org Download Audio
AL to Host Farm Bill Listening Session
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan and U.S. Rep. Martha Roby will host a Farm Bill Listening Forum on Thursday, June 30, at the Pike County Cattlemen’s Complex on U.S. Hwy 231, south of Troy from 3–5 p.m. Download Audio
Tasty and Nutritious Pie Ingredients
Pies are the newest desert trend to come back into style and the following reports have some interesting facts on two common pie ingredients. Raisins Download Audio Cherries Download Audio
Looking at Historic Cattle Market Levels
Troy Applehans with CattleFax says while there are various issues affecting cattle markets right, it’s always important to look back at the historical factors too. Download Audio
Outlook is Bright for Pecan Industry
As we all know, there are a lot of pecan trees across parts of the Southeast and for those who are in that industry, Tyron Spearman has information which shows the outlook is bright for pecans. Download Audio
FCA Elects New Executive Committee
During last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention the 2011-2012 Executive Committee was voted in. Download Audio