I’ve continued to add segments to this series, so I’m updating this post to be sure our citrus visitors hear what is now this full eight-part series with Dr Robert Davis. Among the scientists gathered in Ft Pierce recently to discuss greening and canker research, Davis is a scientist with USDA at the Beltsville MD lab and a member of …
Citrus Statistics Administrator Nears Retirement
If we had an award of recognition for years of dedicated service to the citrus industry, we’d give it to Bob Terry. He plans to retire the first of June. He’s been handling citrus statistics for Florida Ag Statistics Service, working hand-in-hand with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service for many years. He’s been a regular guest on our radio network …
Another Farm Bill Extension
As lawmakers in our nation’s capitol try to get closer to finalizing a new farm bill, Tyron Spearman reports another extension was passed for two weeks. Report (1:20 mp3)
NAIS 840 Tags also Work for COOL
Some have been hearing about and wondering what the 840 tags are. USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight explains how they will work for both animal identification and for Country of Origin Labeling. Report (1:30 mp3)
New Carbon Market Opportunities for Florida Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Gainesville, Fla.—Some Florida farmers, ranchers and private forest owners may be able to capitalize on a new partnership between the state’s largest general agricultural organization and the nation’s leading supplier of carbon credit aggregation services to agriculture. The Florida Farm Bureau Federation and AgraGate Climate Credits Corp. have agreed to partner in providing carbon credits services …
UF Beef Short Course Draws Cattlemen to Gainesville
Another busy couple days this week in Gainesville, FL for cattle producers wanting to keep up with the latest available production and marketing advice. Beef Short Course committee chairman Matt Hersom, Asst Professor, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at University of Florida, says once a cattle producer comes to one of these annual short course programs they usually return year after …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s cattle market numbers from across Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Proud of Dee River Ranch
Many people are familiar with Dee River Ranch in Aliceville, Alabama and were proud to hear Annie & Mike Dee were the recipients of the 2008 NRCS Excellence in Conservation Award. Mike talks about their operation and we also hear from Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, just one of those happy to see Dee River Ranch receive this award. Report …
FBC Receives Funding for Projects
Thanks to the Federation of State Beef Councils, Brad Etheridge Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, says they will be able to conduct a couple of big projects again in the state this year. Report (1:00 mp3)
GA Preparing for June Beef Month
Even though May is just getting started, many are busy preparing for June Beef Month in Georgia. Julie McPeake with the Georgia Beef Board reminds all county cattlemen chapters the annual promotional contest will be held again this year. Report (1:00 mp3)