The growing Hispanic population in this country represents a honey of a marketing opportunity. Report (1:00 wma)
Farmers Can Meet Crop Demand For Ethanol
USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins told a Senate committee this week that he expects agriculture to adapt to increased demand for corn to make ethanol. Report (1:00 wma)
ATV Safety Training For GA Young Farmers
The Georgia Young Farmers Association will hold a one-day training session on ATV safety for all Young Farmer Teachers across the state as part of their “Ride Smart, Ride Safe†campaign on September 13 at Camp John Hope near Perry. Report (:30 wma)
AL Counties Eligible For Drought Aid
Every county in Alabama except Lamar is now qualified for emergency disaster assistance from USDA. Report (:30 wma)
FL EQIP Signup Deadline
Florida USDA-NRCS State Conservationist Niles Glasgow urges producers to signup for EQIP programs by December 15. Find out more on the Florida NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma)
Cattlemen Have Issues for Congress
There are a variety of issues cattlemen are concerned with as Congress returns, but there’s one issue that has to deal with another government agency. Â Report (1:09 wma)
House to Vote on Horse Slaughter
A vote is expected yet this week on the issue to ban horse slaughter. Â Report (:50 wma)
AL Horse Course
The Alabama Horse Council and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are offering a program next month called the Alabama REIN (Regional Equine Information Network), which will be taught via interactive satellite at various sites throughout the state in 10 three-hour sessions beginning at 6 p.m. (CT)every Monday and Thursday evening from Oct. 2 through Nov. 2. Click here for more …
Congress Returns to Busy Ag Schedule
Congress is heading back to work this week with quite a few things on the agriculture schedule. Report (:40 wma)