The death tax, GIPSA, and many other topics are being discussed in Denver this week during the 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Another topic many producers are interested in is international trade as U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman-elect Keith Miller said U.S. beef exports have posted a strong performance so far in 2010. Download Audio
Disaster Aid Package has a New Legislative Vehicle
Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says that Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Blanch Lincoln has successfully identified a new legislative vehicle for a $2 billion ad hoc disaster aid package that would cover 2009 crop loses. Download Audio
FDA Food Registry Successful So Far
According to agency officials, the first seven months of the Food and Drug Administration’s reportable food registry has helped prevent more than 100 potential food safety problems. Download Audio
FL Small Farms Conference July 31-Aug 2
The Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference will take place this weekend, July 31 through August 1, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Download Audio
Reducing Storm Water Runoff
Agricultural Research Service scientists have improved on an existing method for removing contaminants from storm water runoff from point sources such as construction sites and urban landscapes. Download Audio
What’s Your View
Agriculture is seen in various ways. Which way are you seeing it? Everett Griner checks this with his view and one important question. Download Audio
AL NRCS Working with Catfish Farmers for Migratory Bird Initiative
Alabama will receive a total of $3 million for the NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative, with $2 million dedicated to the conversion of catfish ponds through the Wetlands Reserve Program. And in this report we have Alabama State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, explaining how the funds are an important addition for both the migratory birds …
Leary GA Peanut Grower Recognized for New State Record
During last weeks 12th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, Calhoun County Extension Coordinator, Paul Wigley, says they were able to recognize one of his producers, Leary, Georgia peanut farmer, AL Suddath, for a new state record. Download Audio
NRCS WRP Program More Assessable to FL Producers
With the USDA’s recent announcement of the largest contiguous easement acquisition in the history of the Wetlands Reserve Program here in Florida, NRCS Chief Dave White says the 26 thousand acre major wetland restoration project is just one example of how the 2008 Farm Bill made WRP a much more assessable option for producers. Download Audio
How New Forest Service Roadmap will Respond to Climate Change
A new action plan is designed to help the Forest Service meet goals towards making our nation’s forests more resilient to climate change. Download Audio