The second annual FCA State Ranch Rodeo was held in Kissimmee the first weekend in October at the Silver Spurs Arena with more than 16 teams competing for awards in events simulating “real life on the ranch.” Events such as calf branding, Bronc Riding, Team Doctoring, and Sorting were included in the Ranch Rodeo, and on the second day the …
U.S. – Mexican Trade
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AL NRCS to Host “Weeds Gone Wild” Workshop
Alabama NRCS will hold an Invasive Species Workshop on October 14, 2009.
GCC to Exhibit at Georgia National Fair
The Georgia Cotton Commission will be active at the Georgia National Fair which starts October, 8 and Karen Nikitopoulos says that it is a great opportunity to communicate their message to consumers.
FL NRCS Continuing Work on Ecosystem Restoration
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has had a very active role in Everglades Restoration through the use of Farm Bill Programs.
USDA Official Working with FDA on Regulations
Two federal agencies are teaming up to write new food safety rules for fresh produce.
Changes in WIC
Changes are being made to the Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition food package to give participants more flexibility in their food choices.
AL Beef Month Underway
October is beef month in Alabama and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said Cattlemen and Cattlewomen across the state are involved with special promotional events.
GBB Ready for Busy Time
Now that fall is here so are a variety of events over the next couple of weeks that Ashley Hughes said the Georgia Beef Board will be setting up at.
FL Teaching Teachers about Beef
The Florida Beef Council has been working through an effort called Pro Start, which George Kempfer said is designed to educate students about beef.