Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams has information about an event they will be attending later this week which she says is a great place for them to showcase beef. Download Audio
FBC to Feature New Article in Magazine
For those of you who receive The Florida Cattlemen magazine each month, Ashley Hughes with Florida Beef Council tells us about a new feature you can expect to see in the coming months. Download Audio
AJCA Roundup Registration is Open
The 5th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup is coming up in July and Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Reid Blossom invites AJCA members to register on line at bamabeef.org. Download Audio
Valent Provides Support to CRDF
Valent U.S.A. Corporation made a significant donation to the Citrus Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) — the University of Florida research organization dedicated to helping growers confront and find solutions for issues such as citrus greening. The CRDF provides funding for research and development of innovative solutions to help ensure the survival and competitiveness of the Florida citrus industry.
Help for Organic Producers Announced
Gainesville, FL. – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White today announced another funding opportunity for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. While applications are accepted on a continuous basis, the cutoff date for this application period is set for May 20, 2011.
Growing Pains
The genetically modified issue is still in courts. Everett Griner tells us what progress has come to the case. Download Audio
Export Promotion Programs Worth the Investment
The U.S. is on a mission to double its exports over the next few years and agricultural products are leading the way in those efforts thanks in part to USDA’s export promotion and market development programs. Download Audio
Wildfire Still a Concern for Florida
Although other regions of the country are making news for spring wildfires this year, meteorologist Brad Rippey says Florida remains a potential hot spot between now and June. Download Audio
New Rule Aimed at Reducing Food Recalls
In an effort to reduce food recalls and food related illnesses, the Agriculture Department has proposed a new rule for meat and poultry plants. Download Audio
APC Announces Health Claim & Peanut Award Application Deadline
The American Peanut Council made a recent announcement as Tyron Spearman has the details along with a reminder about an award deadline coming up this Friday. APC: Download Audio Award: Download Audio