In the second part of our series of Learning to Love the Veggies We Love to Hate, we turn to the much maligned asparagus. Download Audio You can catch up on the series with our first report on brussels sprouts.
Growers Reminded about Signup Deadlines
Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder of an important enrollment date coming up in just one week. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen Looking for Young Leaders
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley wants to remind young cattlemen in the state that received a letter from them about the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Workshop to please send in your RSVP and plan to attend next week. Download Audio
FBC to Hold Beef 101 Seminars
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council wants producers to know their checkoff dollars will be hard at work during some Beef 101 seminars which are an important aspect of educational efforts. Download Audio
Georgia Ready for Busy June Beef Month
While June Beef Month in Georgia starts one week from tomorrow, Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says an event that really kicks it all off is one week from today. Download Audio
Massive Cuts to Agriculture Would Kill Programs That Benefit All Americans
Washington, DC (May 24, 2011) – The Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations is proposing to slash over a billion dollars from Farm Bill conservation and renewable energy programs. These cuts will undermine rural economies, wildlife, and investments in America’s energy future.
USMEF Helping Japanese Earthquake Victims
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is continuing its relief and recovery efforts in Japan by providing meals of
Florida Citrus Agent Discusses New Herbicide, Alion
Multi-county citrus Extension agent Steve Futch describes the promising new herbicide Alion, which is expected to be available in Florida this year. Download Audio
Aquaculture
Everett Griner lets us know how fish farming is up world-wide. Download Audio
Drought Creating a Challenging Start for GA Cotton Farmers
Due to the persistent drought, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton farmers are currently running about 5 percent behind the five year planting average. But that isn’t the only challenge the weather is creating for growers. Download Audio