The 3rd annual Hay Production School, hosted by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, will be held April 8th & 9th on the grounds of the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Sunbelt Executive Director, Chip Blalock, said this is a one-stop shop for the production of forages for hay. Download Audio For more information long on to: georgiaforages.com
Record Low Hogs and Pigs Report
The recent hogs and pigs report shows the total of all hogs and pigs at 63.9 million head which is down 2.8% from last year. Download Audio
Deadline for AL NRCS Precision Farming Incentive Coming Up
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, says a sign-up deadline of April 2, 2010 has been set for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio
GCC Finding Creative Ways to Educate the Public About Cotton By-Products
At Georgia’s kick-off event for the recently celebrated Ag Awareness Week, the Georgia Cotton Commission took the opportunity to educate attendees about the by-products of cotton as Communications Program Manager, Karen Nikitopoulos, passed out bite sized brownies made from cotton seed oil. Download Audio
NRCS Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is celebrating its 75th anniversary and NRCS Chief Dave White says the agency has a rich history of service and conservation. For more information about NRCS programs and efforts visit your local field office or visit them online. Download Audio
Cap and Trade Could Become Reduction and Refund
As a compromised climate legislation is a little closer to introduction, the cap and trade label may be falling by the wayside. Download Audio
Audit Reveals Some Issues with National Organic Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up scrutiny of its fresh produce inspectors after an audit revealed lapses in the government’s organic food program. Download Audio
Project Pathways
The U.S. is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. And in this series of report, Dr. Bob Horton, Professor of 4-H Youth Development with the Ohio State University and developer of Project Pathways, gives us details on the efforts of the National 4-H program to be part of the long-term …
FL Commissioner’s Report on Termite Protection
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is advising consumers that termite swarming season has begun and that they should take steps to protect their homes and other structures from damage caused by termites. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Termite Protection.
Beef Checkoff Promoting Environmental Sustainability
With the annual Earth Day celebration less than 4 weeks away, the beef checkoff’s issues management and producer communications teams are helping cattle farmers and ranchers across the country share their environmental sustainability message with consumers. The new secretary/treasurer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. from Adrian, Ga., hopes his “everyday environmentalist” approach will enable future generations to …