The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently participated in a meeting with the United South and Eastern Tribes. In the following report AL State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, speak about the importance of the meeting and the awards. Download Audio And during the meeting the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe was presented with three prestigious awards. …
GCC Expecting More Good News from Upcoming Acreage Report
The National Ag Statistics Service will release final cotton acreage numbers on June 30, but in the meantime, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, gives his opinion on what he expects to see out of the state of Georgia. Download Audio
FL Receives Representation on House Ag Committee
Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, becoming the only Florida member to serve on that body. “This is great news,” said John L. Hoblick, president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. “The Agriculture Committee impacts our industry in so many ways and I’m glad that Rep. Rooney will be a part of its …
June is National Dairy Month
June is being celebrated as National Dairy Month, honoring the important role the dairy industry has played in the economic and nutritional well-being of Americans. Download Audio
Final Draft for Crop Insurance & Good Year for GA Peaches
Today Tyron Spearman has more information concerning the new crop insurance agreement along with numbers which show it should be a good year for peaches in Georgia. Insurance: Download Audio Peaches: Download Audio
ACA Putting a Face on the Producer
When it comes to getting information to consumers, part of the beef checkoff plan is to put a face on the producer. Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said producers need to tell their good story. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
GA Represented on YCC Tour
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently held their annual Young Cattlemen’s Conference, and Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board was one of those in attendance and she said it was quite an experience. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
“Nutrients for Life” Awards FL FFA for “Helping Communities Grow”
Nutrients for Life Foundation Announces Winners of the Florida FFA “Helping Communities Grow” Chapter Recognition Program – Bronson, Roosevelt and Eisenhower Chapters Take Top Honors ORLANDO, FL – Nutrients for Life Foundation and Florida FFA announced winners of the “Helping Communities Grow” chapter recognition program today at the 82nd Florida FFA State Convention & Leadership Conference. First place was awarded …
FL’s Putnam: The Race, The Politics, The Oil – “Teachable Moment”
While the Agriculture Commissioner’s race in Florida is not the headliner, the office remains one of the most important in state government and is critical to the state’s agriculture industry. It has oversight responsibilities that touch every Floridian directly in some way. Southeast AgNet caught up with Adam Putnam recently on the campaign trail, not a hard thing to do …
Peace River Citrus Growers Discuss Coordinated Psyllid Sprays
Scientists have long urged growers to work with their neighbors to cooperatively spray for the psyllids that spread citrus greening disease. Many have started such efforts, including some growers in the Peace River Valley area. In these two reports, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton discusses recent meetings in her area intended to encourage more growers …