We told you last month that the Florida Beef Council had announced they will be adding a new face to their staff, as Ashley Hughes will be joining them on March 1st. And while Jim Handley said they look forward to her addition to the staff, they don’t look forward to seeing Polly Golden who has served as Executive Director …
AL Promoting Membership in AJCA
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is working to get more young people involved in the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association, as Reid Blossom says they have made some changes in membership of the AJCA to make it all more streamlined. Download Audio
Biofuels/Feedstocks Meeting near Lake Okeechobee Packs the Barn
A crowd of more than 250, mostly area farmers and ranchers, gathered in a large barn on a feedstocks farm near Lake Okeechobee Monday to hear from USDA officials and a representative of the U S military about feedstocks crops that can produce biofuels. It was another in a series of meetings that have been taking place throughout Florida for …
GA Looking for Beef Ambassador Contestants
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they are looking for senior and junior beef ambassador contestants as this year’s contest will take place at the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Convention March 31 -April 2 in Perry, Georgia. Download Audio
Peanut Contracts Verses Other Crop Prices
National Peanut Research Lab’s Dr. Marshall Lamb was one of the speakers at last week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan as he talked about markets and had some advice for growers. Download Audio
The Multiple Uses of Biodiesel
As we all try to pitch in to do our part to help protect our environment, switching over to greener fuels is one viable option. And with these two reports Greg Anderson with the biodiesel liquid fuel industry explains how the use of biodiesel is becoming popular in applications beyond just gassing municipal fleets. Download Audio Download Audio
Urban Livestock
Everett Griner explains about a problem ahead with city-raised livestock. Download Audio
AL NRCS to Hold Hoop House Workshop
AL NRCS District Conservationist Anne Cross encourages producers who are interested in extending their growing season through hoop houses to attend a workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Download Audio
Fruit and Veggie Growers Invited To United Regional Meetings
Specialty Crop Producers are invited to attend two industry meetings discussing key issues and opportunities facing the Florida produce industry. Download Audio
GA Cotton Growers Need to Pay Close Attention to Soil Fertility
UGA Extension Soil Scientist, Glen Harris, says with this year’s new varieties, cotton growers need to pay close attention to potash and nitrogen application. Download Audio