The Florida FFA State Officer Team was traveling the state last week, taking part in their annual good will tour. And the last leg of their travels led them to the Southeast AgNet office where they had the opportunity to learn a little more about the communication side of Florida Agriculture. After welcoming the officers to the company’s headquarters in …
Health Care
Agriculture is facing health care problems. How much? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 16th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
GAC Pleased with New Fee Legislation
For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says they have made progress on the fee legislation. As they are now set at appropriate levels and the money collected by the Department of Agriculture will come back to the Department. Download Audio
Tension is Mounting in FL Legislative Session
There are two weeks left in Florida’s 2010 legislative session and according to Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, things are starting to really heat up. Download Audio
AAC to Host Ag Commissioner Candidates at Annual Meeting
Executive Director of the Alabama Agri-Business Council, Leigha Cauthen, says those attending their annual meeting on May 3-4, 2010, will have an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner of Agriculture candidates. Download Audio
FCA Tracking Horse Slaughter Bill
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, talks about one bill they been working on during this year’s legislative session in Florida that deals with the unlawful slaughter of horses and cattle. Download Audio
U.S. Could Send Poultry to Russia Soon
U.S. government and poultry industry officials say they have agreed to a new approach on talks to resolve a trade dispute with Russia over its ban on U.S. chicken. Download Audio
U.S. May Resume Poultry and Turkey Exports to EU
U.S. poultry and turkey producers may be on the brink of exporting their products to the European Union. Download Audio
UGA to Hold Beef Cattle Field Day
Cattle producers are invited to attend the annual University of Georgia Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day next Wednesday, April 21st in Blairsville, Ga. No matter whether you have a small or large operation, producers will be able to find useful knowledge. To learn more about this years event click Here.