Septic systems can also be a common cause of non-point source pollution in rural Alabama and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service urges homeowners to take care of them. Report (1:30 wma)
Beef Checkoff Survey Results
The results of the Beef Checkoff survey have been released by USDA. Â Report (1:00 wma) To see more of those results Click Here
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s cattle market numbers. Â Report (:55 wma)Â Â Â Â
AL Senior High Beef Cookoff is Saturday
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. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Soybean Rust Warning
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)
NRCS Releases Resources Inventory
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has released state-by-state results on soil erosion and land use from its 2003 National Resources Inventory. The results can be viewed on the NRCS website. Alabama Report (1:30 wma) Florida Report (1:30 wma)
AL Potash Can Help Bermuda Grass Decline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is concerned about some fields seeing a decline in bermuda grass. Report (1:00 wma)
Alabama Conservation Tillage Workshops
Two one-day workshops are coming up for Alabama farmers who want to learn more about conservation tillage. January 25 – Landmark Park in Dothan – Call 334-774-2334 for information February 1 – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Visitor Center on Highway 67 between Decatur and Priceville – Call 256-353-6146 for information. Or contact your local NRCS or Soil and Water …
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a rundown of this weeks cattle market numbers. Â Report (:55 wma)
Beef Checkoff Deals with Issues Management
The Beef Checkoff also helps producers through Issues Management. NCBA’s Kim Essex told me this is a very important aspect of the checkoff.  Report (1:30 wma) To learn more just log on to beef.org Â