USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to let producers know about two Alabama Grazing Clinics, one on April 28th in Jasper and one April 29th in Oneonta. Download Audio The registration deadline for both is this Friday April 15th, so learn more at: http://www.al.nrcs.usda.gov/news/fy11meeting.html
FL NRCS Looking for Cattle Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is looking for cattle producers wanting to implement conservation programs, as Area Resource Conservationist Ken Lackmann said there are great programs out there for cattle operations. Download Audio
GA Cattlemen’s Foundation Seeking Donations
Georgia Cattlemen’s Foundation Chairman Bill Hopkins wants to thank everyone who supported their auction at the recent Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and also those who made honorariums, memorials and general donations. But he also reminds others that all donations given to GCF are tax deductible. Download Audio
Hunger Growing
Everett Griner tells us today about how 44 million people are now considered underfed. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of April 4, 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 April 8th 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
Retail Food Prices Up for 1st Quarter
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Marketbasket Survey the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $49.07, up $2.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. However, a closer look shows that Americans still spend the lowest percentage of their disposable annual income on food compared to any country …
FCA Tracking Budget talks in Legislature
The 2011 Florida legislative session is now half over and when it comes to the state budget, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard updates how the University of Florida IFAS may fare this year. Download Audio
Beef Industry Increases Aid to Japan
Beef checkoff funds will help provide U.S. beef and beef products through the Japan Relief Program established by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio
Ag Groups Pleased with Colombia FTA Agreement
Various agriculture groups are pleased with the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement which is one step closer to Congressional action. Download Audio