Category Archive

Our Growing Population

Dan August 17, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Can farmers feed 9 trillion people? Everett Griner tells us just what it will take.

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman August 15, 2009 Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman August 14, 2009 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman August 14, 2009 Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman August 14, 2009 Cattle, Florida, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman August 14, 2009 Equine, Florida

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

Randall Weiseman August 13, 2009 Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

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.

SE Livestock Specialists Work Together

Randall Weiseman August 13, 2009 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Curt Lacy, Livestock Economist with the University of Georgia, said university personnel in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida work closely together which is especially important in today’s times.

Infrastructure Update

Dan August 13, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Transportation is vital to agriculture and Everett Griner tells us just how vital.

Possible Funding to Help Eradicate TB

Randall Weiseman August 12, 2009 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Last week the U.S. Senate passed an amendment to provide relief for cattle producers working to eradicate TB from their herds. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Colin Woodall, talsk about how this assistance will help in efforts to fully eradicate the disease.