The National Cotton Council has created Conservation in Cotton Production, a web portal designed to provide cotton producers targeted conservation program information. Download Audio
Two Small Farm Listening Sessions Scheduled
Florida has two small farm listening sessions have been scheduled to seek input on food safety requirements for small farm facilities. Download Audio
CEUs Announced for Citrus Expo
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, Citrus Expo attendees will be able to earn 5 continuing education units (CEUs) by attending the seminar program from 9:30-4:00. An additional 3.5 CEUs will be available for day two of the program, Thursday, Aug. 19, from 9:00-12:00. As previously announced, Certified Crop Advisor (CCAs) credits will also be available both days of the show, with 3.5 …
ACA Continues Summer Grilling Campaign
Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says their efforts with the summer beef grilling promotion have gone very well thus far as it has helped to increase beef sales over last year. Download Audio
GA Beefing Up Blood Supply
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes wants to remind everyone that they are teaming up with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to help Beef Up Georgia’s Blood Supply this Saturday, July 24th in Macon. Download Audio
FBC Chairman Breaks Down the Beef Checkoff
Due to questions about the beef checkoff, Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer reminds producers of where their dollar per head investment goes. Download Audio
UF Citrus Economics Conference Set For Oct. 28-29
University of Florida-IFAS economist Allen Morris tells about an international citrus economics conference to be held this fall in Orlando; he says growers should attend. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Peanut Supply Outlook
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning peanut supplies and how the numbers look for this year. Download Audio
FFB Happy With Citrus Research From Tariff Bill
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Adam Basford says his organization is pleased with recently filed federal legislation that would help fund invasive pest and disease research with part of the tariffs collected on imported citrus products. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Estate Taxes
Today Everett Griner talks about just how vulnerable farmers are to the present laws. Download Audio