Many cattle producers across Georgia have been looking for ways to help those affected by the recent storms and thus, Josh White with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, wants everyone to know a disaster relief fund has been set up through the Georgia Cattlemen’s Foundation. Download Audio
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says this year’s legislative session was a good one.
AL Market News Still Rolling
There’s was once talk that Alabama’s Market News Service might be cut due to state budget problems.
Georgia Peanut Farmers Reject Assessment Increase
Georgia peanut farmers have rejected a proposal to increase the annual Georgia Peanut Commission assessment by $1.
Ag Playing a Key Role in Improved Job Numbers
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that the latest national employment numbers for April exemplifies how agriculture continues to be a key factor in the economic recovery. Download Audio
Watermelon Board Realignment in Works
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on a proposed rule to change the boundaries of all the districts and add two importer seats to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Comments may be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov by June 6. Download Audio
The Trend of Food Foraging
Consumers food palates are expanding and so seems there need to find different and unique ingredients. Download Audio
Citrus Industry eNews: Foliar Nutrients; Legislative Update; Citrus Expo
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Quality Containerized Citrus Trees 352-472-9185 DON’T MISS THIS UF Researcher Discusses Foliar Nutrients and HLB
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Everett Griner tells us how big the 2011 cotton crop will be. Download Audio
Growers Hoping to Reverse Declining Veggie Consumption
Over the last decade veggie producers have seen consumption of their products go steadily down, but USDA economist Gary Lucier says last year could of been the start of a turnaround. Download Audio