An average 105 million dozen eggs will be sold during Easter week to be used for decorating, hiding and eating. And food safety expert, Karen Blakeslee, gives some tips on ensuring your Easter is an enjoyable and healthy one. Download Audio
GCA Convention and Beef Expo Underway
The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention & Trade Show is off and running as their President elect, Bill Bryan, hopes producers from across the state will get a chance to attend. Download Audio
More Help for Veterinarian Students
The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced a new program that will help graduating veterinarian’s pay of their student loans. Download Audio
Meat Production Forecasts Lowered
The latest USDA livestock outlook shows a reduction in total 2010 meat production estimates. Download Audio
AL Auctioneers to Compete in WLAC
Three livestock auctioneers from Alabama will be among the 33 contestants competing for the 47th annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship on June 19th in Oklahoma. Download Audio
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 01, 2010
Here’s this week’s 04-01-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
GCA Convention Underway Today
The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention and Trade Show kicks off today and runs through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, as GCA’s Michelle Creamer says there are new things in store this year including the fact there is no registration fee. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week …
Grower Optimistic About HLB; Still Not Replanting Citrus
Citrus Commission Scientific Research Committee Chairman Stan Carter in the first report tells why he’s optimistic that solutions will be found to HLB and other serious diseases. Download Audio In the second report, Carter tells why he’s not yet replanting with young trees. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Family Farm Future
The family farm is disappearing in the U.S. Why? Many young people are choosing not to farm. Why? Everett Griner looks at this problem today. Download Audio
Organic Producers Should Expect More Unannounced Inspections
Organic produce growers and distributors are expected to face more unannounced inspections as the National Organic Program is increasing its staff from 15 to 31 and certifying agents required to increase the number of unannounced inspections that they make each year. Download Audio