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
Free FDA Food Safety Meeting to be Held in Tifton
Charles Hall, Executive Director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, says The Produce Safety Project is holding a meeting at The University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center on Thursday, March 25, 2010, regarding the establishment of a nation-wide produce safety standards. Download Audio
Economic Status of FL Agricultural Industry Remains Strong and Stable
Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio
Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner
Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio
Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges
Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. Download Audio