Florida’s legislative session convenes on March 2, but Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says they have already started to prepare. Download Audio
Dimlin Now Registered for Fly Breeding Areas
Many farmers may be familiar with the insecticide Dimlin as it is widely used on both row crops and specialty crops but Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative for Chemtura says they have recently received a new registration for the popular product. Download Audio
ABAC Working with Grants to Engage Students in the Poultry Industry
The economy has taken it’s toll on university funding, but Dr. Tim Marshall, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources for ABAC, says they have found ways to continue their mission of reaching out to the ag community through grants. Download Audio
Saddle Up for Cattle Industry Convention
The 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week in San Antonio, Texas as NCBA’s field representative for the east, Nate Yeager, hopes cattlemen from all across the region will attend. Contracts: Download Audio
Ocala January Classic Opens the 2010 Season at HITS Ocala
OCALA, FL (January 21, 2010)—With a touch of frost the week before, warmer days are ahead as HITS Ocala is officially underway at Post Time Farm. Exhibitors from far and wide are gathered in the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ for the best in show jumping this season.
HITS! Exhibitor Party hosted by The Sanctuary
OCALA, FL (January 21, 2010)—As part of the opening celebrations for the 2010 Ocala Winter Circuit, HITS and The Sanctuary Equine Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy Center will welcome all HITS exhibitors back to the ‘Horse Capital of The World’ with a special open house and exhibitor party on Friday, January 29.
Agri-tourism
Everett Griner lets us know just how much fun this can be on a small budget. Download Audio
ACA Preparing for Convention in Huntsville
Cattle producers across Alabama are invited to attend the 67th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show which will be held in downtown Huntsville February 12th and 13th. Download Audio To learn more about the 2010 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show log on to bamabeef.org
FL Promoting Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Jim Handley, Executive Director of the Florida Beef Council, reminds producers across Florida about their voluntary beef checkoff program, which is something that can be done when selling cattle at your local livestock market. Download Audio
GA Beef Checkoff Worth the Dollar
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board wants producers in the state to know they work hard each year to make the dollars they get stretch, and information found in a report put out last year shows how they are getting the biggest bang for their buck. Download Audio