Here’s this week’s 03-05-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Farm Spending Cuts
2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
GCA Concerned of Proposed Cuts to CAES and 4-H
Proposed budget cuts with the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Extension Services and Georgia 4-H programs has the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association concerned, as Josh White encourages cattlemen to contact their senators and representatives and take a proactive stance on this issue. Download Audio
AL Funds Available for Organic Producers
Conservation Agronomist Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind farmers transitioning to organic agriculture or those who are already certified organic, have the opportunity to receive assistance and this does include livestock producers. Download Audio
FL Funds Available for Organic Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds farmers that signup for the Organic Initiative is underway, but Agronomist Steve Boetger said to receive 2010 funding your application must be received by March 12. Download Audio
Putnam: EPA Will Extend Comment Period on Florida Water Rules
This in today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in WASHINGTON D C – Congressman Adam Putnam today said the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to extend the comment period on proposed new water rules after a meeting this morning between members of the Florida congressional delegation and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.
Beef Exports
The U.S. is to export less beef in 2010. Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio
Choking Warning Labels
The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for the federal Food and Drug Administration to require warning labels on some foods they consider choking risk for children. Download Audio
AL Rodeo Week Ready to Kick Off
The 53rd Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place at Garret Coliseum in Montgomery March 11-13, but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said events associated with it start this weekend. Download Audio
GA Beef Involved with Social Networking
Social networking is a phrase we hear more and more and something that more people are becoming involved with. And that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says it’s a great avenue for them to be in touch with consumers. Download Audio