Considering the present state budget situation it is important that industry supporters come together to support youth programs like 4-H. Among the many ways to do so, a quality item donation for the upcoming 13th annual Florida 4-H Reception and Auction. This year a silent auction will be held in conjunction with the popular annual Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Reception …
HITS Ocala Week II Wrap-Up: New Grand Prix Winners Emerge
OCALA, FL (February 24, 2010)–The second week of show jumping at HITS Ocala wrapped on Sunday with warm weather and exciting action, proving that the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ is also the ‘Land of Opportunity,’ as the Grand Prix Arena saw some new faces emerge in the winner’s circle.
GA Getting Beef Message to Youth
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board talks about the upcoming ag days, which is just one of the ways they work with youngsters across the state in getting the beef message out to that generation. Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Tracking Legislature
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Reid Blossom talks about some of the issues they are currently tracking before the Alabama state legislature and how producers need to be involved in getting their message out. Download Audio
FL Beef Council using Dollars Wisely
Wes Williamson, treasurer of the Florida Beef Council, wants producers across the state to know their checkoff dollars are being invested wisely. Download Audio
Change in Crop Insurance Program
There are changes coming to the crop insurance program which Tyron Spearman explains for growers along with a reminder about the sales closing date which is just days away for the 2010 crop. Download Audio
Animal Waste To Energy & By-Products – An Ocala Demonstration
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson (w/ hat in photos) hosted numerous media outlets and about a hundred guests Tuesday at a bioenergy test project in Ocala. This process helps manage animal wastes while also producing energy and agricultural by-products. Sigarca, Inc.’s experiemental Bioenergy Plant is set up at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, FL, where it processes horse manure …
Rethinking Channels for Older Meat Animals
The Obama Administration is rethinking channels for older animals such as dairy cows used for ground beef when it comes to their approach to meat inspections. Download Audio
Food Check-Out Week
Americans are eating cheaper than anyone and Everett Griner is here to tell us how much cheaper. Download Audio
Proposed Nutrient Standards Would Affect Everyone
Congressman Adam Putnam says EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient standards would have a tremendous affect on agriculture and the state of Florida as a whole. Download Audio