The deadline for USDA value added grants is November 30, 2009, as Tyron Spearman has some of the details.
Observing Farm City Week at Thanksgiving
The annual Farm-City Week observance has been underway the past few days, as Tyron Spearman looks at why the event is held each year at this time.
Turkey Producers Thankful for a few Things
While 2009 was not a banner year for the turkey industry, USDA economist Dave Harvey said this Thanksgiving those producers do have a few things to be thankful for
CAP and TRADE Bill
Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.
Sustainable Practices Being Implemented Throughout the Cotton Pipeline
The President of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham says that one way to look at the implementation of new sustainable practices is from the perspective of the producers bottom line.
Let’s Talk Turkey, and Greenbeans, and Potatoes, and…
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, the following reports may help in preparation of the big meal.
New Peanut Moisture Meter
Tyron Spearman has information about a new meter which has been developed to test mositure in peanuts.
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal Drops
Information concerning the cost of the annual Thanksgiving Day meal is out, as Tyron Spearman reports it actually dropped this year.
Family Expenses
Everett Griner explains today just how the cost of raising a child has increased.
NRCS Working on New Collaborative Initiative
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is known for their collaborative efforts and Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist for the East, says that the Landscape Initiative is an upcoming program to be conducted in that same spirit.