Home Energy Expert Bruce Snead says that if you have been considering adding energy efficient improvements to your home this is the time to so as the stimulus package has several programs available.
Vitamin C for Bone Loss
Most of us are familiar with calcium as a preventive measure for bone loss, but according to Katherine Tucker from USDA’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, a promising study shows Vitamin C may have protective qualities against bone loss in older men.
Bayer Crop Science Committed to Growers
Bayer Crop Science held their annual Southeast Technical Seminar this past week in Georgia, where consultants and others learned the latest information concerning crop products for the upcoming season. One of the speakers was their new Southeast district sales manager, John Hand from Auburn, Alabama who told me Bayer Crop Science is no longer a one-crop company. To learn more …
Disappointment with Dust Regulation Ruling
Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council are disappointed with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to deny a petition for review of the EPA’s rule that regulates dust under the Clean Air Act.
Women Farmers?
Surprised? Everett Griner gives us some staggering statistics today on this subject.
GA Reminder about Beef Ambassador Applications
Here’s a quick note from the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association & Georgia Beef Board: Reminder to Parents and Youth ages 13-20 Don’t forget to send your 2009 Beef Ambassador applications to the GCA office by March 1. Applications can be faxed to 478-474-5732. We look forward to seeing you at this competition held during the GCA Convention and Expo in Perry …
AL Cattlemen Promote Rodeo
It’s almost SLE rodeo time again in Montgomery, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association puts out an invitation for families across the state to attend a weekend of fun events. To learn more about this years rodeo coming up March 5 -7 log on to www.bamabeef.org
GA Beef Team in Action
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says the Beef Team is back at it again answering consumer questions and promoting beef.
FL Challenged by Lack of Beef Dollars
Florida is just one of the many states struggling to continue beef promotion programs due to dwindling checkoff dollars, and it’s at a time that Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley says the dollars are really needed.
Vilsack Visits Georgia
The new Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was in Georgia recently as Tyron Spearman has information about what he talked about.