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Future for Southeast Farmers

Dan March 9, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets. Download Audio

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman March 6, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 5th 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

Vilsack on Animal ID and Conservation

Randall Weiseman March 5, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

While talking to the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee this week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained USDA’s new Animal ID plan and also discussed their proposals for conservation funding in the next fiscal year. Download Audio

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 05, 2010

Dan March 5, 2010 Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

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

Dan March 5, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio

GCA Concerned of Proposed Cuts to CAES and 4-H

Randall Weiseman March 4, 2010 Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman March 4, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

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

Randall Weiseman March 4, 2010 Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

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

Gary Cooper March 4, 2010 Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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

Dan March 4, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The U.S. is to export less beef in 2010. Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio