As soon as E P A made new Florida water regulations public in recent days, opponents were quick to pounce. This following joint statement is from the Don’t Tax Florida Coalition. By the way, it is reported that pre-registration is necessary for those wishing to appear at the February public hearings on this matter. CLICK HERE to go to an …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending January 15th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
ACA Hosting Jr-Sr High Beef Cookoff
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says their staff has been busy this week preparing for the Junior-Senior High Beef Cookoff which takes place Saturday.
Demand the Key to Dairy Industry Recovery
At the American Farm Bureau Federation’s meeting this week dairy economist Allison Specht said relief may be on the way.
FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA
CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson.
Agriculture Fighting Childhood Obesity
USDA has teamed with other agricultural groups to tackle the child obesity problem in our country as Tyron Spearman has the details.
GCA Nominating Committee Looks for Leaders
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Nominating Committee has been appointed and is soliciting nominations this year for Regional Vice Presidents and a slate of officers for 2010. If interested in serving GCA or would like to suggest a fellow member contact Mike McCravy.
FL Cattlemen’s Institute and Trade Show
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 21st at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery
An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010.
AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman
Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message.