FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Premise Registration

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is encouraging livestock and poultry owners to register their premises with the National Animal Identification System. More information is available on the web site of the FDACS Division of Animal Industry by clicking on Premises Registration. Download Audio

Cattlewomen Promoting Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

To kick off a brand new series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff called “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, we hear from Linda Crumley with the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association who told me many of the things they do with consumers would not be possible if it weren’t for the beef checkoff. Download Audio

Concerns Over EPA’s E-15 Ethanol Decision

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While most everyone is familiar with the current 10% ethanol blend already approved for all vehicles in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they’ve decided now to allow 15% ethanol blends for 2007 and later model vehicles. While some in agriculture are pleased with this step towards strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown energy, most in the livestock …

GA State Vet Looks Forward to Fair

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Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Carter Black said he looks forward to seeing and talking with youth from across the state who bring their animals in to show at the Georgia National Fair which kicks off this Thursday in Perry. Download Audio And Tyron Spearman has this reminder about the Georgia National Fair. Download Audio To see the livestock and horse …