When it comes to hay and forage equipment, Kubota has a lineup of hay balers that prove its reliability in a variety of crop conditions. Dave Palmer, senior product manager of Kubota hay and forage products, talks about an important aspect of its equipment.
Discussing Partnerships for Working Lands Conservation
Folks from across the country were on hand for a one-day symposium held Thursday in Atlanta to highlight the power of partner-driven conservation on private working lands and explore opportunities for innovative approaches that bring in new partners, tools, and approaches to further voluntary conservation. Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, was pleased with the turnout and …
Promoting Florida Beef for Holiday Meals
With the Christmas holidays soon upon us, the Florida Beef Council is reminding folks there are various beef cuts that could highlight many meals over the season. Ashley Hughes says there are many recipe ideas available. Download Audio
Communicating about the Georgia Beef Checkoff
Over the past couple of weeks, staff members with the Georgia Beef Board have attended various events talking with producers about their beef checkoff. In the weekly beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board has been able to talk with quite a few people. Download Audio
Eufaula Couple Named 2017 Alabama NRCS Small Farmers of the Year
This week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama announced that Russell and Jewel Bean of Eufaula, Alabama have been named the Alabama NRCS 2017 Small Farmers of the Year. Download Audio
Florida Part of Two-Year Strategy to Help Gopher Tortoise
As a part of an ongoing effort to help the gopher tortoise rebound, USDA recently released a new two-year implementation strategy to help restore, enhance and protect longleaf pine forests not only in Florida, but across the Southeast. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is working with private landowners to conserve these historically important forests. Download Audio
CSP Signup is Underway in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama invites agricultural producers to stop by their local office to sign up for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone says funds are now available for landowners. Download Audio
Georgia Cotton Commission to Attend Annual Event
The Georgia Cotton Commission attends various events each year to talk with producers across the state, and Richey Seaton says one of those events is the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention which starts Sunday. Download Audio
Georgia Beef Team Member Talks with Consumers
The Georgia Beef Board’s Beef Team has been busy out talking with consumers at various locations. In the weekly beef checkoff report, University of Georgia student Sarah Jane Thomason tells us about a recent event the team attended. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Sending Out a Friendly Reminder
If you own or have owned cattle in Florida, then you will be receiving a reminder letter from the Florida Beef Council that beef checkoff assessments are due for any head of cattle that you’ve sold this past year. Ashley Hughes explains. Download Audio