Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 15th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
FL Legislature Down to 3 Weeks
With only 3 weeks left to the 2011 Florida Legislative session, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard said after the Easter break it will be a busy time for the Florida legislature. Download Audio
AU Keeping Up with Rising Horse Industry
Dr. Betsy Wagner, Assistant Professor with the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University, said the student numbers for their equine program continues to rise. Download Audio
NRCS Offering Another Funding Opportunity for AL Organic Farmers
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives us the details on the latest funding opportunity for producers interested in organic production. Download Audio The cutoff date for this application period is set for May 20, 2011.
Despite Recent Decline Exports Still at Record Pace
Despite month to month declines for the past four months U.S. Agricultural exports continue to run 25 percent ahead for the first five months of the fiscal year compared to last year. Download Audio
Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Legislation A Win for All
The latest check of the 2011 Florida Legislative session shows that the Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Legislation is breezing through committees in both the House and Senate. In the following two reports Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam gives more details on the bill that he says is a great opportunity for farmers and school children alike. Download Audio Download Audio
Skinny on Nuts Recipe Contest
In celebration of the new website, skinnyonnuts.com, the National Peanut Board has launched a recipe contest focusing on some of the key nutritional benefits of peanuts. Download Audio
Saving the Gerbera Daisy
A member of the sunflower family, Gerbera daisies come in a variety of colors and are widely grown for both the cut flower market and as ornamental plants. But, an insect known as the leaf miner is threatening the popular flower. Download Audio
U.S. Meat Exports Continue Growth
The upward trend for U.S. beef and pork exports continued in February putting the first two months of the year with an increase of 24 percent in volume and 45 percent in value. Download Audio
Argentina Peanut Harvest Underway
A major competitor to U.S. peanut growers has begun harvest as Tyron Spearman has an update on the Argentina crop. Download Audio