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
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)
Beef Checkoff Working Internationally
The Beef Checkoff does a lot here at home in promoting beef to consumers but it also is working on an international basis to help increase beef exports. Report (1:35 mp3)
NRCS Soils Training
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida and the Southwest Florida Water Management District partner up to do soils training to aid in designing surface water management systems. Report (1:00 mp3)
Trying to Find Answers for a Critical Problem
Today Everett Griner talks about a critical problem that four labs across the country are working on.  Report (1:00 mp3)
FDOC Brings Nat’l Academy of Sciences to “Greening” Research
In this series of reports, Dr Warren Muir (photo right) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) discusses a recent decision by Citrus Commissioners to enlist the Academy’s involvement in citrus greening and canker research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff caught up with Dr Muir to ask for details of how the Academy came about and how they are structured to …
Citrus League’s Bournique Nominated for SJRWMD Board
Indian River Citrus League executive Doug Bournique has been nominated by Governor Charlie Crist to serve on the St Johns River Water Management District Board. Bournique has been a strong spokesman for this famous citrus region, and we expect he will ably understand and articulate the complex water issues facing this region of Florida. Report (1:00 mp3)
Peanut Seed Prices Rise
As we all know input costs continue to rise, and Tyron Spearman says that also includes peanut seed prices. Report (:25 mp3)
FL Bills Moving Through Legislature
The Florida Legislature is working on a couple of bills that Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says they are watching very closely. Report (2:00 mp3)
GA Holds Good Beef Expo
The 11th annual Georgia Beef Expo took place this past week, an event that Sale Manager Mike Jones called excellent, and this includes teaming up again with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show. Report (1:00 mp3)