The latest cattle on feed report shows a lot of cattle are being taken off burned pastures and put into feedlots as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 15, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 19th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
UGA Extension Unveils Redesigned Website
Thanks to a newly redesigned website, Georgians can now get information from their extension service even after hours. Download Audio
U.S. Beef and Pork Exports on Record Pace
If global demand remains strong, U.S. beef and pork exports could reach new highs this year as Dan Halstrom with the U.S. Meat Export Federation updates the numbers from the half-way point of the year. Download Audio
AL Department of Agriculture works with ALDOT to issue Hay Hauler Permits
Montgomery, AL — As a result of the extreme drought conditions in Texas, state transportation and agriculture officials are working to issue special hay hauler permits. This no-cost process is a combined effort of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and the Alabama Department of Transportation to provide emergency relief to livestock producers.
August Recess an Opportunity for Producers
As members of Congress are home for the August recess, Mark Maslyn with the American Farm Bureau, says it is a great time to discuss a number of important issues with them. Download Audio
SCOTT ON WMD’S S&P DOWNGRADE ‘IT’S GOOD’
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 16, 2011……..Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday defended legislative actions that prompted a leading rating agency to downgrade the credit rating of the South Florida Water Management District,
Federation of State Beef Councils Provides Funding
The Federation of State Beef Councils Directors voted recently to distribute dollars to be be used for funding considered by the Beef Promotion Operating Committee, as Federation Division Chairman David Dick also talks about approving more than 198-thousand dollars in spending for projects through the Federation Initiative fund. Download Audio
Agreement Reached on Alabama’s Garrett Coliseum
This news release just came in from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: MONTGOMERY, Alabama . . . Garrett Coliseum, for 60 years a venue for major attractions coming to the local area, will remain open for business, thanks to an agreement reached today.