The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Reid Blossom says they are working to get more young people involved in the assocation and is holding a special event at their upcoming convention for a certain age group. Download Audio The Alabama Cattle Association Convention & Trade Show is February 11th & 12th in Montgomery and to learn more go to www.bamabeef.org.
GBB Staff Member Will Soon Be Leaving
It was recently announced that Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board will be leaving her posititon there and will soon join the Florida Beef Council. Download Audio The Georgia Beef Board is currently accepting applications for the Director of Industry Information position. For more information contact their office in Macon, Georgia.
FBC Announces New Staff Member Coming
We just mentioned that Ashley Hughes will be leaving the Georgia Beef Board for a new position with the Florida Beef Council and Jim Handley feels she will hit the ground running in Florida. Download Audio
GAC Hoping for Legislative Action on Taxes
Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar talks about how they hope the Georgia legislature, during this session, will take action on the recommendations from the special tax council. Download Audio
Peanut Pricing Update
Today Tyron Spearman looks at peanut prices and where things stand with the 2010 crop. Download Audio
AL NRCS WRP Reminder
Bob Beaty, Easements Manager for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, reminds landowners about the Wetland Reserve Program as it works great for those with land that’s too wet for crops or pastures. Download Audio
FFB Encourages Contact with Legislators
Adam Basford, National Affairs Coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says there are people elected to serve in our nation’s captiol who do not have a background in agriculture and that’s why it’s important for farmers & ranchers to be in touch with members of the Congress and Senate. Download Audio
USDA to Help Military Families
The Department of Agriculture is has joined a government-wide initiative to address the concerns and challenges of our military families. Download Audio
FL Ag Commish Putnam Plugs Into Immigration Debate in Tallahassee
A special state Senate committee is already exploring the immigration issue surely to be a big one in the coming Legislative Session. While much was said during the campaign about it, some reality check seems to be starting to come back into the discussion, thanks in part to people like Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and some Florida business interests who …
GA Cotton Meeting is Wednesday
Tyron Spearman reminds cotton growers about the 4th annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop which will be held tomorrow, January 26th in Tifton. Download Audio To pre-register go to www.ugatiftonconference.org or call 229-386-3416.