Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently named the state’s new Forestry Director and that person is Robert Farris . Listen to report here: To learn more about Farris and the Georgia Forestry Commission click Here
GA Equine Tag to Soon Begin Production
The new Georgia Equine Tag has reached the 1000 mark for pre-orders, so the new license plate will soon begin production. Listen to report here: To learn more about the new Georgia Equine tag click Here
Transition to Bollgard II
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology Showcase, University of Georgia entomologist Philip Roberts discussed transitioning to Bollgard II.
Plans for Second GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission held its first ever annual meeting this year in January and executive director Richey Seaton says they are planning the second annual event for the end of January 2009.
GA Bull Test Season Underway
University of Georgia’s Dr. Robert Stewart talks about the Bull Test Season which is underway and how a change has been made in the feed being used. Listen to report here:
GA Tomato Grower Losses
Georgia tomato growers saw big losses from the recent salmonella scare, as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers compiled by the University of Georgia. Listen to report here:
Southeast Bio-Energy Conference is Next Week
The Southeast Bioenergy Conference will be held next week in Tifton, Georgia as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the topics to be discussed. Listen to report here: To learn more about the Southeast Bioenergy Conference click Here
GA Promoting Flat Iron Steak
The beef checkoff summer grilling promotion continues as the flat iron has been featured in various promotions across Georgia this summer. Listen to report here:
GA Counties Affected by Drought
According to the state climatologist, there are some counties in Georgia that are really suffering again this year from drought conditions, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Listen to report here:
Georgia Cotton Research Tour Coming Up
The Georgia Cotton Commission is planning a cotton research tour on September 10 in Tifton to allow farmers to see some of the projects underway that will help them. Listen to report here: