The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Cattle Industry Benefits from Beef Checkoff
In our “Get to know your Beef Checkoff” series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, today we hear from Dr. Frank Thomas of Alamo, Georgia who said he is pleased with what the beef checkoff has done over the years. Download Audio
Getting Beef Facts to Kids and Consumers
In our “Get to know your Beef Checkoff” series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Florida Cattlewomen’s Association President Jan Dillard says they depend on checkoff dollars for educational purposes. Download Audio
Big Award
Sunbelt Farmer of the Year is a huge award given at Sunbelt Ag Expo every year. Everett Griner talks about this award. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of October 18, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Farm Exports
Trade barriers may come down. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Getting out the Positive Beef Message
In our series, “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, cattle producer Mike Dee from Aliceville, Alabama says he depends on the checkoff to get beef’s positive message out to consumers. Download Audio
Agricultural Referendums
As the general elections draw near, some voters will see livestock and other agricultural referendums on their ballot. Download Audio
Livestock Events at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is underway at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia and when it comes to the livestock section, Sunbelt’s Executive Director Chip Blalock said they have a variety of seminars that producers need to attend. Download Audio