Cold temperatures around the country this past week could have a chilling effect on farmers planting intentions. Doug Kleweno with the Georgia office of the National Ag Statistics service says actual plantings this year will definitely be different than the prospective plantings report released March 30. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
NRCS Helps Limited Resources Farmers
Arlen Lancaster, chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA’s 2007 Farm Bill proposals expand upon what they are already doing to help limited resources farmers. Report (1:00 wma)
US-Korea Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Korea includes increased market access for many commodities. Report (1:30 wma)
FSA Announces Funding
Tyron Spearman has information on the latest funding news from the Farm Service Agency. Â Report (:25 wma)
FRPP Proposals Sought
Nearly $70 million is available to protect agricultural land nationwide through the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) in fiscal year 2007. NRCS will accept proposals through April 27 from state, federally recognized tribes and local governments and non-governmental organizations interested in working together to acquire conservation easements. Report (1:30 wma)
White House Egg Roll
A tradition that dates back nearly 130 years will continue on Monday with the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Read more about it from the White House website. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Legislature WEEK FIVE – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch
Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week FIVE in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file).
SE Producers Brace for Freeze
Freezing temperatures are expected into Alabama and Georgia which could be bad news for emerging field crops and budding fruit trees. Report (1:30 wma)
Still Working on Appropriations Bill
Even though Congress is taking some time off, Tyron Spearman reports that work is still underway concerning the ag appropriations bill. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Beef Not Included in South Korean Agreement
The U.S. and South Korea did come to terms on a free trade agreement, but it does not include beef. Â Report (1:15 wma)