GA Cattlemen Watching Legislature

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2007 Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association continues to monitor certain issues being discussed in Atlanta by the Georgia Legislature.  Report (1:00 wma)

AL Senior High Beef Cookoff is Saturday

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2007 Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Assocation building in Montgomery will be the site for the 2007 State Senior High beef Cookoff to be held this Saturday, January 27th.  Report (1:00 wma)

FL Working Up EQIP Applications

Randall Weiseman January 24, 2007 Florida, USDA-NRCS

Many applications were received by the Florida Natural Conservation Resources Service for EQIP projects in 2007.  Report (1:30 wma)

Grass May Be a Better Source for Ethanol Instead of Corn

Dan January 24, 2007 Agri View

Researchers are looking into this, but Everett Griner looks at what the downside is to this also.  Report (1:00 wma)

Feeder Costs Rise Due to Winter Storms

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2007 Cattle

Winter weather conditions have really affected the costs to cattle feeders in the plains states.  Report (1:00 wma) 

Soybean Rust Warning

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2007 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans

Soybean growers are being advised that rust could be a major problem this year, a topic I discussed with University of Florida’s David Wright.  Report (1:45 wma)

Farm Bill Will Depend on Budget

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2007 General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Whether or not specialty crops will get more attention in the new Farm Bill will largely be determined by the budget, according to Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association lobbyist Bob Redding who spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Report (1:30 wma)

Monsanto Supports Cotton Industry

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2007 Cotton

At the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Monsanto announced several initiatives for cotton producers in 2007, including a million dollars for industry strategic planning. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman talked about that with Monsanto Cotton Business director Kevin Eblen. Report (1:30 wma)

Good Year for Florida NRCS

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2007 Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says 2006 was a very good year for conservation efforts in the state, especially since a break in the weather allowed them to catch up on hurricane recovery efforts. Report (1:00 wma)

FL Legislative Issues for Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman January 23, 2007 Cattle, Florida

Florida cattlemen are preparing for the upcoming legislative session discussing topics of importance to them. Sam Ard takes a look at a couple of those issues. Report (1:15 wma)