There is a web site funded by the Beef Checkoff which consumers can use to learn more about the people who produce good quality U.S. beef. Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more go to www.beeffrompasturetoplate.org
Weed Management for Peanuts
As many prepare to plant peanuts, one UGA agronomist says weed management right from the start will be key this year. Report (1:00 mp3)
U.S. Pork Exports Continue Strong
January and February were two good months for U.S. Pork Exports. Report (:45 mp3)
What is Happening at Equipment Dealers?
Commodity prices are soaring and Everett Griner tells us just what the equipment dealers are making now due to this.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Wanting to Extend Farm Bill Another Week and Peanut Posted Price Rises
Word out of Washington today is Congress would like to have another week to work on the Farm Bill, but Tyron Spearman says the President may not go for it . Report (:45 mp3) Plus Tyron has the latest posted price for peanuts. Report (:15 mp3)
ACA Monitoring Legislative Session
The Alabama Legislative session has passed the half-way point and Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on some of the issues they are following. Report (1:30 mp3)
FCA Monitoring Babcock in Legislature
While the legislative session continues, Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says they are keeping track of all discussions concerning the Babcock Ranch. Report (1:30 mp3)
GA Beef Team Works Well
Promoting beef to consumers is the task of the Beef Team, a group of college students which Julie McPeake with the Georgia Beef Board, says does a great job. Report (1:00 mp3)
No Match Letter Change
The Department of Homeland Security has made some changes to the “No Match” letters being sent to employers of workers with social security number issues, but American Farm Bureau officials say problems remain for producers who hire temporary labor. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET?
Georgia Cotton and Corn Update
Cotton planting has yet to begin in Georgia, according to the state ag statistics service, but that is normal for this time of year. Growers are looking to plant just a few more acres than last year, bucking the national trend of declines in cotton acreage. Meanwhile, corn acres are expected to increase almost 80 percent in the state and …