Category Archive

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Livestock”

Farm Critics

Dan February 5, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this. Download Audio

NIFA Awards Funding to Southeast Schools

Randall Weiseman February 4, 2010 Alabama, Florida, General, Livestock

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced they are awarding $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition and some of those dollars are coming to schools here in the Southeast. Download Audio For more information visit: nifa.usda.gov

GA to Hold Horse Auction Saturday

Randall Weiseman February 4, 2010 Equine, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites those interested to a horse auction in Hawkinsville this Saturday, February 6th where more than 24 rehabilitated horses will be sold. Download Audio For photos of horses to be auctioned and for additional information, visit agr.georgia.gov

Farm Thefts

Dan February 4, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains how buyers of stolen property can help. Download Audio

Reminder to Sign Up for EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings

Randall Weiseman February 3, 2010 Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Staci Braswell, director of government & community affairs with The Florida Farm Bureau Federation, wants to remind producers about the six public hearings to be held regarding EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. Download Audio In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST register online. Click HERE to register.

Ag Forecast Better for 2010

Randall Weiseman February 3, 2010 Cattle, Cotton, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

Nathan Smith, agriculture extension economist with the University of Georgia, told producers during their Ag Forecast Discussion Series that overall 2010 is projected to be better than 2009 for Georgia agriculture. Download Audio

GA Beef I Heart Campaign

Randall Weiseman February 3, 2010 Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says things are underway with the new “I Heart Beef” campaign. Download Audio

ACA Convention is Next Week

Randall Weiseman February 3, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 67th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up February 12th & 13th in Huntsville. Download Audio To learn more or to register log on to bamabeef.org

FL Beef Checkoff Working Hard

Randall Weiseman February 3, 2010 Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

George Kempfer, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, says the one-dollar per head checkoff just doesn’t go nearly as far as it did 25 years ago and that’s why they are looking for help from producers in the state through the voluntary beef checkoff. Download Audio

Reaction to FY 2011 USDA Budget

Randall Weiseman February 2, 2010 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget has been unveiled, and the response from the Ag community has not been a positive one. Download Audio

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Apply for the Emerging Leader Development Program
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s (FFVA) Florida Specialty Crop Foundation is seeking applicants for Class 14 of the Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP). Launched in 2011, the program identifies and develops leaders to be strong advocates for Florida agriculture. Sessions provide a wealth of information about the many issues facing the industry and equip members […]
Citrus Breeding Advancement Announced in China
The National Center for Citrus Variety Improvement in Chongqing’s Western Science City in China has created Citrus Core 1. The world’s first citrus liquid breeding chip, Citrus Core 1 boosts breeding efficiency. Breeding chips play a vital role in germplasm genotyping for biological breeding, which is crucial for crop genetic enhancement and research. China is […]