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

AL Livestock Market Report

Dan March 7, 2009 Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has last week’s cattle markets numbers from across the state.

SE Schools to Receive Animal Genomics Grants

Randall Weiseman March 6, 2009 Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

More than $11 million in grants has been awarded to 15 states to support research, education and outreach in animal genomics as institutions receiving these grants include Auburn University and the University of Georgia.

FL Revenue Estimators To Set Budget Goals This Week

Gary Cooper March 5, 2009 Beef, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In these three reports, Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Director Ben Parks in Tallahassee gives us some insight on this first week of the Legislative Session, discussing this Friday’s state revenue estimating conference and what it means for the tough budget session expected ahead. Parks also gives us some details on a couple Farm Bureau priorities this Session.

AL Major League Rodeo in Montgomery

Randall Weiseman March 5, 2009 Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Alabama’s only major league sporting event, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo, is back in Montgomery for its 52nd consecutive year taking place March 5th thru 7th at Garrett Coliseum. Tickets are available in downtown Montgomery at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or to learn more log on to www.bamabeef.org.

Consumers Confident with Beef

Randall Weiseman March 5, 2009 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Consumer confidence in beef has been climbing the past few years and a recent checkoff-funded survey shows that trend does continue. To learn more on how your beef checkoff dollars are working log on to www.beeffrompasturetoplate.com

Increase of Food Prices

Dan March 5, 2009 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

What caused the food prices to go up as much as they did? Everett Griner tells us what the experts are saying.

AL Ag Department Scores in Huge Dragnet

Randall Weiseman March 4, 2009 Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks held a press conference about a month-long sting operation which led to a recovery of stolen property in an effort that involved fifteen counties in Alabama and one in Florida. The value of recovered items thus far is over a half-million dollars and includes everything from cattle, tractors, and stock trailers.

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Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about pesticide safety for pollinators, we’re talking with Todd Hanson, Bayer product manager for corn seed treatments. About Growing Matters BeSure! Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of […]
Update on Florida Ag Legislation and Budget Presented
By Maegan Beatty In mid-April, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted the 9th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma. The conference examines critical policy issues facing agribusiness leaders and provides economic insights. Participants heard from policymakers, key stakeholders and […]