Signup for the new Conservation Stewardship Program started August 10th as Ken Morgan, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, said the updated program is no longer just for watersheds. To learn more about the new Conservation Stewardship Program log on to nrcs.usda.gov/new_csp
GCA Searching for new EVP
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association announced last month that Dr. Robert Stewart is providing his services in the role of GCA Interim Executive Vice President during the period until a permanent Executive Vice President is selected, and he said that effort is well underway.
Slump Continues for Beef and Pork Exports
The final beef and pork export results for June were released last week, as Erin Daley with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, looks at the numbers for both domestic beef and pork products through the first six months of the year.
Our Growing Population
Can farmers feed 9 trillion people? Everett Griner tells us just what it will take.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 14th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Florida and Georgia. FL: GA:
AL Promoting Middle Meats
The summer grilling runs until Labor Day weekend and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said a special push has been made this year with middle meats.
GBB-GCA Thanks Summer Intern
The Georgia Beef Board Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said they and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association wants to thank Jason Chapman, their summer intern this year, for all his hard work as today is his last day with them.
FL Youth Important to Cattlemen
Many know that fewer and fewer young people are becoming involved in production agriculture, and that’s why the President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Wade Grigbsy, said they spend so much time and effort on youth activities and programs in the association.
Trade event brings buyers from all over to view Ocala thoroughbreds
TALLAHASSEE – Buyers from Russia and South Korea are in Ocala-Marion County to view Florida Thoroughbreds as part of a trade event August 13-18 hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
More on New CSP
The new CSP signup got underway Monday as Tyron Spearman has more information for producers who may be interested in particpating in this re-vamped program.