There are many in agriculture who are not happy with the proposed budget coming from the White House, as Tyron Spearman looks at one group’s opposition and why. Download Audio
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
More Water Problems
Poor choices hurt California farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Web-Based Payment Calculator Available
USDA has unveiled a web-based 2008 crop program payment calculator to help producers calculate the financial benefits they may receive under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program. Download Audio
New Federal Water Regulations Could Risk Urban Floods
Special districts warn EPA rules mean higher taxes, eminent domain and less effective South Florida canals TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Association of Special Districts warned today that the new water regulations for Florida proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would severely weaken the flood protection provided by Florida’s water control and improvement districts, especially in the South Florida …
USDA Designates 60 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 60 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas caused by cold weather and freezing conditions that occurred in January 2010. The 60 counties are:
U.S. Milling Industry Suffering from Foreign Government Competition
Today’s U.S. Cotton Milling industry has shrunk drastically compared to ten years ago and Andy Warlick CEO of Parkdale Mills says the decline is due to heavy foreign competition Download Audio
High Attendance for Georgia Cotton Conference Demonstrates Commitment
The 2010 Georgia Cotton Conference was well attended, and Vice President of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Kater Hake, says that it is just another testament to Georgia’s continued commitment to cotton. Download Audio
Cotton Stocks are Dropping & Ag Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest figures concerning cotton stocks and also updates the agriculture calendar with upcoming meetings. Stocks: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio
Hungry People
This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio