Indian River Citrus Group Discussing Plans To Aid Japanese

Dan March 18, 2011 Citrus, Florida

Some Indian River growers and shippers are discussing plans to donate fresh grapefruit to Japan in the wake of that country’s recent disasters. George Streetman, a River grower and packer and chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, tells about the plans. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

Farm Budget Cuts

Dan March 18, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio

FCA Holds Legislative Quarterly

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Jim Strickland was pleased with the turnout of cattlemen at their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting which wrapped up today in Tallahassee. He said visiting legislators helps get the word out on the issues affecting cattle producers across the state. Download Audio

USDA Seeks Public Input on Conservation Policy Issues

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala – One of six regional meetings seeking public input on natural resource policy issues will take place Tuesday, March 22, at the Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Ala. This Southern regional meeting, which will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation policy issues. Download Audio

GA Veggie Growers Concerned With Lack of Sub Moisture

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Most of South Georgia experienced a cold and dry winter, which has some veggie growers like Gerald Long from Bainbridge, concerned about the growing season. Download Audio

The Skinny on Peanuts

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

March is National Peanut Month, and Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says consumers can celebrate getting more information from two websites, nationalpeanutboard.org and skinnyonnuts.com. Download Audio

FL NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming FRPP Deadline

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that have farm or ranch lands that they want to protect from development, of the upcoming Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program funding deadline of March 21, 2011. Download Audio Log on to the FL NRCS website or visit your local NRCS field office for more details.

Peanut Posted Price is Steady & Peanut Calendar

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted pricing and contract information along with a look at a couple of events coming up next week on the peanut calendar. Download Audio Download Audio

Court Strikes Down CAFO Rule

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

A federal court ruled this week that the EPA cannot require livestock operations to obtain Clean Water Act permits unless they are discharging manure into a waterway of the United States. Download Audio

U.S. Poultry Returning to Other Markets

Randall Weiseman March 17, 2011 Alabama, Georgia, Poultry

While U.S. poultry exports have returned to Russia and China, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there have been some recent developments. Download Audio