One producer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia said it’s important to continue not only research efforts but also promotional efforts to educate consumers about how safe and healthy beef is for their family. Download Audio
Dealing with Rising Beef Prices
Beef prices have been increasing and one reason why is supplies are tight right now. Download Audio For information on efforts being funded with your beef checkoff investment, visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com
Peanut Exports Still Down
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest peanut export numbers and what they mean for growers. Download Audio
Florida Citrus Advertising Relying More On “Social Media”
The Florida Department of Citrus’ new advertising agency has recommended more use of “new” or “social” media in generic marketing campaigns for next season, and the Citrus Commission has agreed. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Ag Secretary Hears About Citrus Research Funding Failure
When Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks got to share concerns with the U.S. agriculture secretary in Tampa recently, he focused on the USDA’s failure to fund citrus research under the Farm Bill again this year. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11
Growing Big’uns!
Worlds Largest competition is underway. Want to know how to grow the biggest? Everett Griner gives us some tips from the pros. Download Audio
AL NRCS Announces Another Batching Date for CSP
Alabama Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, says that June 11, 2010 is the batching date for the Conservation Stewardship Program which will help the producer achieve conservation all the while benefiting the farmer as well. Download Audio Visit the Alabama NRCS Website for more information.
EPA Nutrient Standards to have Profound Impact on FL Ag
Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Staci Braswell, says a recent study regarding the economic impact of EPA’s proposed nutrient criteria standards shows that they will have a significant affect on those currently in agriculture, as well as limiting any future agricultural growth. Download Audio
Debate on Fruit and Veggie Subsidies
As lawmakers are hearing ideas on how to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for schools and for low income Americans, a debate has arisen on whether or not the specialty crops should be subsidized. Download Audio
2008 Farm Bill has GA NRCS Focusing on Forest Lands
Georgia State Conservationist, James Tillman, has been out touring the state recently to get a closer look at some of the conservation initiatives that have been implemented through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. And he notes that thanks to the 2008 Farm Bill, many of those programs are assisting with forest lands. Download Audio