Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced several initiatives to help farmers in 20 states hit by drought, including accelerated counter cyclical payments for cotton and peanuts. A total of $780 million in assistance is being offered under four different programs – read more from USDA. Report (1:00 wma)
Drought Assistance for Livestock Producers
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced $780 million in assistance to help farmers and ranchers manage drought and weather related production challenges, including a new $50 million program for livestock producers impacted by drought. Alabama Report  (1:30 wma) Georgia Report  (1:27 wma)
Traditional crops facing competition from new crops
Specialty crops are moving into the southeast.  Report (1:00 wma)
USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS
JOHANNS FOCUSES USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS Aid Includes $780 Million in New, Unused and Accelerated Funding HAYES, South Dakota, Aug. 29, 2006 – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced during a visit to South Dakota $780 million in assistance to help farmers
Storm Ernesto to Pass Thru Lots of Florida Citrus
Storm system Ernesto throwing some curves at citrus growers and ag meeting planners this week around Florida. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Indian River Growers In Particular Prepare for Storm Ernesto
Citrus Grower Stan Carter of McCarthur Farms shares some thoughts as growers prepare for tropical system Ernesto. Â Report (2:00 wma)
GA Beef Month Chapter Award Announced
The Georgia Beef Board has announced the winner of the June Beef Month Chapter Contest. Julie Watson said they were excited about this years entries  Report (1:00 wma)
AL Producers Members of both ACA & NCBA
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is working closely with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in building membership across the state. I talked with Dr. Billy Powell about how they all work together. Report (1:30 wma)
FL Peanut Harvest Begins
Some growers in Florida have started their peanut harvest. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:35 wma)
Peanut Standards Board Appointees
Tyron Spearman has more on the five appointees to the Peanut Standards Board. Â Report (:22 wma)