The 2011 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program is underway with applications will be accepted through Mother’s Day at AmericasFarmers.com. Download Audio
FCA to Hold Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting March 15-17 in Tallahassee, as FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard said this visit during the legislative session really helps get the word out on the issues which affect cattle producers across the state. Download Audio They invite cattlemen across Florida to attend as more information is available …
GCA President Looking Forward to Convention
The 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 31-April 2 in Perry as GCA President Bill Bryan wants producers to know it will tie in with the annual Georgia Beef Expo again this year at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Download Audio To learn more and to register for the GCA convention click Here.
AU Seeing Fewer Animal Research Dollars
Dr. Wayne Greene, Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, said dollars for research efforts just aren’t there like before and so they are working to partner with universities in other states as they are encountering the same funding issues. Download Audio
FLARES: The Other Florida Citrus Research Organization
When Florida growers think about citrus research, the University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture usually spring to mind. Lesser known is a non-profit organization that also conducts citrus research in Florida. Bob Adair, executive director of Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability (FLARES), discusses his organization and its work. Topics include research into the use of foliar …
Timely Planting of Peanuts to Avoid Virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus is a concern for many peanut growers as Tyron Spearman looks at information given about planting dates to fit the newer varieties. Download Audio
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.”
A Reflection On Florida Citrus And Japan In Disaster’s Wake
Soon after a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, Citrus Administrative Committee Chairman Duke Chadwell reflected on that country’s huge importance to Florida’s fresh citrus industry. Download Audio
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up…
Time for Ag Industry to Speak Up Regarding Immigration Reform
Georgia’s 2011 Session is closing on week 9 and immigration reform is still the topic that most concerns those in the agriculture sector. And Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, tells us that the lawmakers are not currently hearing from employers regarding the harm this legislation can do and therefore he encourages producers to contact their senators now. …