The Florida Beef Council is concerned with the fact less checkoff dollars are available in the state. Â Report (1:30 wma)
GA Governor Signs Beef Month Proclamation
June is Beef Month in Georgia and the Governor does his part to help promote that fact. Â Report (1:00 wma)
AL Conducting Beef Training Camps
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is working to train retailers on beef cuts. Report (1:00 wma)
Chicken Council on Bird Flu
The National Chicken Council says differences in raising poultry between Asia and the US means bird flu is much less likely to appear here.
Florida Farm Bureau Seminars
Strengthening the voice “Farm Bureau Foundations” workshops are scheduled for Broward and Hendry counties.
Little Progress on Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is optimistic about Congress taking care of immigration reform this session, despite lack of progress.
Radical Changes To Farm Policy Proposed
Calls are out for a totally new approach to farm policy.
Soybeans and the Statue of Liberty
A soy-based product is helping tourists see the Statue of Liberty. Report (1:00 wma)
Strip Till on the Panhandle
Strip till conservation is gaining ground on the Florida panhandle thanks to EQIP.
Roundup Ready Flex Cotton Tested at Auburn
The Official Variety Tests (OVT) of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Flex Cotton technology at Auburn University last season showed some excellent results.