Tyron Spearman has been able to spend some time in our nation’s capitol as he updates some of the topics being discusssed when it comes to the peanut industry. Download Audio Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Helping Build Export Markets
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Robert Fountain. Jr. of Adrian Georgia talks about how U.S. beef export numbers have been climbing and how the beef checkoff has been helpful in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Breakfast without Orange Juice?
Everett Griner tells us how the Florida farmers are battling a host of diseases, and, what is going to come of this battle. Download Audio
AL NRCS Announces AWEP Signup Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama recently announced April 29, 2011, as the cutoff date for signup for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. And Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, explains how this program can help producers. Download Audio
Putnam Says Budget Will be Driving Force of 2011 Session
With the start of this 2011 legislative session, Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says he believes the budget will be the driving force. Download Audio
FL NRCS Evaluating and Implementing Programs
Florida producers have been hearing about numerous Natural Resources Conservation Service sign-ups recently and area conservationist Jeff White says now is the exciting time when conservation gets implemented on farming operations. Download Audio
Master 4-Her Promotes GA Cotton
The Georgia Cotton Commission is a big supporter of the 4-H program and Tift County 4-Her Sarah Harrison, is a master when it comes to cotton as she is the state winner of the cotton bowl and consumer jamboree. Download Audio
Korean Trade Agreement Would Boost Specialty Crops
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was in Tampa last week where Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack spoke on how the reconfigured Korean Free Trade Agreement would positively impact Florida’s specialty crops. Download Audio
Specialty Crops Being Affected by Drought
Drought is taking it’s toll on Florida’s specialty crops as the U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of March 1, 2011, drought conditions were present in over 85 percent of Florida and extreme along the eastern coast. Download Audio
AL SLE Rodeo Week Underway
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said this is a good week to bring the family to Montgomery as Alabama’s livestock industry is really highlighted by the various youth events going on all week along with the annual SLE Rodeo performances. Download Audio