Today’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Frank Owsley, Extension Animal Scientist with Auburn University and the BQA State Coordinator in Alabama, said the message they’re trying to get out to producers is they want them to do the things that are right to help put more money into …
New Questions about the Farm Bill
Today Tyron Spearman loooks how the farm bill and questions many as to have the process of designing a new one will take place with the changes being made in those involved after the last week’s elections. Download Audio
GIPSA Rule’s Costs Substantial, Analysis Finds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Confirming what food-animal producers have suspected about a proposed federal rule on buying and selling livestock and poultry, a comprehensive economic analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed regulation found it would be bad for farmers and ranchers, bad for consumers and bad for rural America. The study, released today and conducted …
Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).
Peace River Citrus Growers Plan Disease Management Tour
Growers from the Peace River Valley will take a Nov. 18 tour to see how foliar nutritional sprays and SAR products are working on greening-infected groves. They’ll also learn more about greening, canker and citrus black spot management. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Talk Topic: When To Stop Removing HLB-Infected Citrus Trees
At a recent citrus economics conference, U.S. Sugar Corporation scientist Mike Irey addressed the topic “When should a grower with HLB stop removing trees?” He summarizes his answer in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Pigweed Plague
This weed infestation continues to grow. Can anything be done about it? Everett Griner looks into it. Download Audio
Bronson Confident in Putnam’s Ability to Lead FL Agriculture
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson and Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam are in the midst of the transition process and Bronson says he confident that he is leaving Florida Agriculture in good hands. Download Audio
Work on Citrus Issues Among Accomplishments for Hall of Famer
Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame coming up in February of 2011 and Cockrell’s 30 plus years of work with the bureau has allowed him to be a part of addressing a lot of challenges for Florida’s Ag industry, especially when it comes to citrus. Download Audio
Early Preparations for the Holidays
There may still be a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving and the official start to the holiday season, but here is a few things that you can do in order to stay ahead of the curve. Download Audio