The Babcock Ranch in Florida is an example of a farm where the land is being taken well care of, helped in part by programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida. Download Audio
Cutting Warming Costs for Broiler Houses
Due to efforts in trying reduce the energy costs of heating chicken houses, research findings may have come up with a way to help producers reduce the cost of keeping broiler chickens warm. Download Audio
Peanut Proud Festival this Saturday
There is a big peanut event coming up this Saturday which Tyron Spearman says is open for all to attend. Download Audio
Citrus Research Officials: Foundation and UF To Agree Soon
Citrus Research and Development Foundation officials say an agreement with the University of Florida on rights to inventions discovered by university scientists is imminent. Negotiations have gone on for months, and some foundation board members just this week expressed concerns about grower rights under a proposed accord. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Citrus Research Panel Continues UF Contract Talks
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week proposed more changes in a contract addressing royalties and the rights to inventions created by University of Florida scientists. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on foundation board members’ concerns. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Feral Hogs
Their spread is costly to the producer. Can they be stopped? Everett Griner tells us of some conservation attempts of the Feral Hog. Download Audio
GA Youth Reminded of Beef Ambassador Contest
The Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes reminds youth interested in becoming the next Beef Ambassador in the state they will only be accepting applications up until the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention April 1-3 in Perry. Download Audio To learn more contact the Georgia Beef Board office or log on to gabeef.org
ACA Tracking Bill in Legislature
Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a bill in the Alabama Legislature that he says will be good for all of animal agriculture in the state. Download Audio
FL Beef Producers are Good Land Stewards
Wade Grigsby, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, knows how important the beef checkoff is in not only promoting their product, but also in helping producers get their message out. Download Audio
Trying to Preserve Peanut Gene Bank
There is an effort underway to secure funding to try and preserve peanut germ plasm as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio