With cattle prices at record levels some wonder why producers aren’t expanding their herds as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
5 Billion More
Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of March 7, 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 March 11th 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
EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Plan Draws Florida into Congressional Focus
Rooney Thanks EPA Administrator for Commitment to Work with Florida on Numeric Nutrient Compromise, Requests Information on Third-Party Review, Economic Analysis Following is the text of a news release just in from Florida Congressman Tom Rooney. We’re posting immediately since this is a topic of most timely and critical interest.
FCA to Hold Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their annual Legislative Quarterly meeting March 15-17 in Tallahassee, as FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard said this visit during the legislative session really helps get the word out on the issues which affect cattle producers across the state. Download Audio They invite cattlemen across Florida to attend as more information is available …
GCA President Looking Forward to Convention
The 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 31-April 2 in Perry as GCA President Bill Bryan wants producers to know it will tie in with the annual Georgia Beef Expo again this year at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Download Audio To learn more and to register for the GCA convention click Here.
AU Seeing Fewer Animal Research Dollars
Dr. Wayne Greene, Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, said dollars for research efforts just aren’t there like before and so they are working to partner with universities in other states as they are encountering the same funding issues. Download Audio
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.”
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up…