Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 7th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Work Continues on 2009 Crop Loss Assistance
Work to develop and pass disaster assistance legislation for the 2009 crop losses has taken a number of turns over the last several months and Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says it is now expected to be developed through some type of administrative avenue. Download Audio
Creating Happier, Healthier Pollinators with Bee Pastures
Agricultural Research Service scientists are continuing their quest for happier, healthier pollinators with the creation of bee pastures. Download Audio
FL Farm to Fuel Summit Coming Up
The 2010 Farm to Fuel Summit is coming up next week, August 11-13, 2010. For more information visit www.floridafarmtofuel.com. Download Audio
Senate Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed unanimously in the Senate with some provisions that should make specialty crop growers happy. As it includes a six-cent reimbursement per school lunch tied to serving healthier meals with more fruits and veggies. Download Audio
More Broadband Projects for Rural Areas
The USDA has announced new broadband investments to further the goal of bringing more households, businesses and institutions in line with 21st century technology. Download Audio
America’s Great Outdoors Get Attention from Ag Secretary & Others
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., August 6, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host a listening session under President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. The public shared their ideas on natural resource management strategies for the Empire State communities. These strategies may serve as a foundation …
Peanut Fields Needing Rain
Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …
Grill Giveaways at Grand Finale
After you’ve earned a full plate of CEUs (8.5) and CCAs (6), plan to stick around through the “Stay for Steak” grand finale luncheon from noon to 2:00 that will wrap up Citrus Expo on Thursday, Aug. 19. The event will feature a valuable Traeger wood pellet grill as the grand prize, in addition to other grills and related giveaways. Enjoy …
ANCW Finalize Plans for Ambassador Contest
The American National Cattlewomen recently met as their president, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said they were able to finalize plans for the upcoming beef ambassador competition. Download Audio