This week we are starting a new series which will run for the next few weeks called the “BQA Quality Report” and it’s brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. In our first report, Carol Hicks with the University of Georgia and BQA State Coordinator in Georgia, talks about how BQA practices are just a …
Federal Grants Awarded
Today Tyron Spearman has information about some grants that were awarded here in the Southeast by USDA. Download Audio
Ag Commish-elect Talks Citrus, Thanks Industry For Support
Adam Putnam, newly-elected Florida commissioner of agriculture, addresses key issues he’ll help the citrus industry face, and thanks the ag industry for supporting him. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues
Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio
Putnam New Ag Commish in Florida
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 2, 2010 Congressman Adam Putnam’s win in the agriculture commissioner’s race Tuesday gave Republicans a sweep of the three Cabinet seats, though they await a razor-thin governor’s race to know whether the governor would also be on their side. Putnam defeated Democrat Scott Maddox. With most precincts in the state reporting, …
Plant Manipulation
There are reasons why crop yield has to be expanded. Everett Griner tells explores this. Download Audio
Expanding Cotton Markets Through Research and Technology
When it comes to marketing US cotton, Ladon Calhoun a Miller County, GA cotton producer, says that after a recent trip to Cotton Incorporated headquarters he now realizes the importance of research and technology in the efforts to better position cotton in a competitive marketplace. Download Audio
Cotton Dollars Going to Good Use with Research Efforts
Nick Marshall, a Florida cotton producer from Okaloosa County, says he was able to learn a lot about where their money is going during a recent tour of the Cotton Incorporated headquarters. And one of the things that impressed him the most about their efforts was the depth of research. Download Audio
Realizing the Importance of All Steps in Cotton Marketing Process
Scott Saucer, a cotton producer from Monroe County, Alabama says that thanks to a recent tour of Cotton Incorporated headquarters, he realizes the importance of all the steps in the cotton industry in making cotton profitable in the global market. In the world of agriculture, the cotton marketing process is a crucial link between cotton farmers and the end consumers. …
Final Rules for BCAP Published
The final rules to the USDA’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program have been announced and Jonathan Coppess, director of the Farm Service Agency, says the program is designed to help producers meet the mandates of more production of biofuels. Download Audio