With the fact the 2008 farm bill was late in coming, the work of actually getting programs implemented was delayed, but Dr. Bill Puckett, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, said they hope to get their programs going soon.
Planting Progress Update & Peanut Consumption Numbers
When it comes to planting progress for the major crops not only here in the Southeast but across the nation, growers are trying to get caught back up again after wet conditions across many areas, as Tyron Spearman updates not only those numbers but also the latest consumption numbers for peanuts. Planting progress: Peanut consumption:
Liaisons Used to Cultivate Tribal Relationships
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has been making an effort to reach out to Tribes in order to educate them regarding opportunities through various NRCS programs. Leonard Jordan Acting Regional Assistant Chief for the East says that the process has been successful.
Supermarkets Surviving the Recession
In these two reports we take a look at how Supermarkets are riding the current economic storm.
Southeast Beef Bytes3
This is week three in our Southeast Beef Bytes series, funded by the National Beef Checkoff where we have been talking with producers from around the Southeast. This week we are with a cattle producer from Lorida, Florida, as Roger Butler runs a dairy and beef operation there and is someone who feels the beef checkoff has helped his operation …
Weed Problems
Everett Griner tells us just how help is needed from sportsmen.
Food Safety Legislation Proposed
In the latest attempt to move all-encompassing food safety legislation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee proposed a bill that would give the Food and Drug Administration new enforcement tools.
Peanuts Still in Loan & Requesting Planting Deadline Extension
Today Tyron Spearman looks at how many peanuts are still in the loan program and also how some want to extend the peanut planting deadline for crop insurance.
Food Price Escalation
Another source of rising prices. Everett Griner tells us all about it.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 29th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA: