The U.S. is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. And in this series of report, Dr. Bob Horton, Professor of 4-H Youth Development with the Ohio State University and developer of Project Pathways, gives us details on the efforts of the National 4-H program to be part of the long-term …
Beef Checkoff Promoting Environmental Sustainability
With the annual Earth Day celebration less than 4 weeks away, the beef checkoff’s issues management and producer communications teams are helping cattle farmers and ranchers across the country share their environmental sustainability message with consumers. The new secretary/treasurer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. from Adrian, Ga., hopes his “everyday environmentalist” approach will enable future generations to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 26th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
FFB Pleased with where Agriculture Stands in 2010 Session
As we enter the fifth week of Florida’s 2010 Legislative Session, President of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, John Hoblick says he is pleased on where agriculture stands at this point in the session, however there are still some big issues they are keeping an eye on. Download Audio
GAC Assesses where the 2010 Legislative Session Stands on Day 30
For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says it was do or die time at the capitol as the legislators faced day 30 of the 40 day legislative session, also known as cross over day. Download Audio
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 26, 2010
Here’s this week’s 03-26-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Cattle Feedlot Numbers are Still Down
USDA Livestock analyst Shayle Shagam says the lower numbers in the latest cattle on feed report is another indicator of a shrinking cattle herd. Download Audio
Poultry Problems
What is the export trade doing to the industry? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators
Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio
GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor
Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio