While the beef checkoff continues with various programs here in 2016, plans are already being made for 2017. In the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the association held a recent meeting laying out plans for next year’s checkoff activities. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Big Event
The Florida Beef Council recently took part in a luncheon in preparation for a big event coming up next spring. In the weekly report, Ashley Hughes explains how the beef checkoff is involved. Download Audio
Florida Application Deadline for Wetland Reserve Easements is November 15
Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida that you have until November 15 to apply now for a Wetland Reserve Easement for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio
Georgia Cotton Growers Reminded to Document Storm Damage
The Georgia Cotton Commission has been able to talk with a few of the producers in the state who were affected by Hurricane Matthew. Richey Seaton says the storm really damaged some fields, and he knows the importance of documenting those losses. Download Audio
Wetland Reserve Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida
Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded applications are being accepted for a Wetland Reserve Easement. This sign-up period will run until November 15, 2016 for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio
RCPP Benefits Longleaf Ecosystem in Alabama
While it does take time, seeing thriving forests of longleaf pine trees return to Alabama’s Gulf Coast is well worth the wait. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is working with groups to revive this strong and resilient wood, while also providing environmental benefits for the Gulf Coastal Plain’s wildlife and water. In a story posted by …
Busy October for Georgia Beef Board
It’s been a busy October for the Georgia Beef Board as it spent time the past few weeks at two major events. And in the weekly report brought to you by your beef checkoff, Georgia Beef Board’s Executive Vice President Will Bentley says the board was able to talk with a lot of consumers at the Georgia National Fair in …
Making Beef Checkoff Plans for Next Year in Alabama
October has been a busy month for the staff of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association with Beef Month activities taking place. But Dr. Billy Powell says while all of that is going on, meetings will take place this week laying out plans for next year’s checkoff activities. Download Audio
Florida Cattlewomen Promote Beef at Big Event
The Florida Cattlewomen attends various events throughout the year promoting beef to consumers. And in the weekly Florida beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about a fun event the checkoff was involved with this past weekend. Download Audio
Georgia Peanut Commission Enjoying Seeing Expo Attendees
The Georgia Peanut Commission is set up once again at the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. Many attendees stopping by their building are enjoying a variety of tasty peanuts and peanut products, something GPC Executive Director Don Koehler is pleased to see. Download Audio