UGA Studies Loss of Cotton Product

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development recently conducted a study about the pending loss of a well-know cotton product. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:40 mp3)

Where Do the Figures Come From

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us where the figures come from that Farm Bureau puts out annually concerning Food Checkout Day.  Report (1:00 mp3)

More Fruit for Export

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

US fruit growers are sending more of their product to foreign markets then ever before with the weaker US dollar and flat demand at home. Report(1:00 mp3)

Georgia Cotton Reseach Plans

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission met recently to look at allocating research dollars for the next year, according to executive director Richey Seaton. Report(1:00 mp3)

AL NRCS Prepares for CSP Signup

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is gearing up for the conservation security program sign up which starts April 18, according to state director Gary Kobylski. NRCS will be conducting Conservation Security Program workshops for landowners in the Upper Choctawhatchee River Watershed, located in south Alabama, including Barbour, Henry, Dale, Coffee, Houston, and Geneva counties. The workshops will be …

Special Book for Ag Literacy Day

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida farmers, ranchers and other agricultural representatives are going back to school Thursday for the fifth anniversary of Ag Literacy Day to read students and special book written just for them called “These Florida Farms.” The annual event is sponsored by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom and funded by sales of the Florida Ag Tag. Report (1:00 mp3)

Another Extension of Farm Bill is Possible

Randall Weiseman General

We’ve been hearing for the past couple of weeks that another short-term extension of the current farm legislation was not likely as the White House wanted either a new farm bill done by April 18th or a one-year extension. But according to Tyron Spearman, there is now the possibility of another short-term extension if needed.  Report (1:00 mp3)

Avon Park “Greening Summit” Draws Large Citrus Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff files these two quick voice reports overviewing some of the main points made at today’s “Greening Summit” in Avon Park. Ernie caught up with several of the presenters and other newsmakers who offered comments for our listeners too. We’ll be sharing much of that material as we can get to it for posting in the days …

AL Cattlemen Learn About Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Cattle producers from across the country were in Washington D.C. last week taking part in the annual NCBA Spring Legislative Session. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was one of those and said many items were discussed, especially the farm bill which is on everyone’s minds right now.  Report (1:30 mp3)

GA Cattlemen Enjoy New Beef Products

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

At the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show last week, the Georgia Beef Board staff put together a few meal functions to let producers taste some of the new beef products on the market and see how checkoff dollars are working for them.  Report (1:00 mp3)