Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
OIE to Study Climate Change Issue
The World Organization for Animal Health has announced it will study the effect of meat production on climate change. Download Audio
Dimlin Now Registered for Fly Breeding Areas
Many farmers may be familiar with the insecticide Dimlin as it is widely used on both row crops and specialty crops but Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative for Chemtura says they have recently received a new registration for the popular product. Download Audio
CWT Donating to Haiti
Cooperatives Working Together has announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross for aid and recovery efforts in Haiti. Download Audio
Demand the Key to Dairy Industry Recovery
At the American Farm Bureau Federation’s meeting this week dairy economist Allison Specht said relief may be on the way.
Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery
An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010.
AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman
Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message.
WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production
According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised.
Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings
Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …
AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23
This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …