Alabama Watershed Assessment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

During the next several months, local soil and water conservation districts will be conducting a Watershed Assessment to identify problems and potential solutions in watersheds throughout the state, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma)

Senate Debating Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman General

The Senate is debating a bill this week that concerns many, but Tyron Spearman reports it may be a while before the vote is actually cast on it.  Report (:40 wma)

Planting Intentions Report Out Friday

Randall Weiseman General

Coming up Friday morning is one of the most highly anticipated planting intentions report in recent history. Even Wall Street is looking forward to finding out just how much corn plantings are going to be and how that will affect other commodities. Check here for the report when it is released from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service on Friday. Report …

Florida Ag Bills Make Progress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The third week of the legislative session was a good one for agricultural issues. Bills on agritourism and a sales tax exemption for materials used for non-residential farm buildings and fences passed the House Agribusiness Committee unanimously. Report (1:00 wma)

Georgia FSA Office Moving

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman reports that Georgia’s Farm Service Agency office will be moving to Tifton. Report (:30 wma)

Iraq Bill Includes Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman General

The Iraq war bill passed by a close vote in the House last week includes four billion dollars for the long sought disaster assistance for agriculture. The latest disaster package includes about $3.7 billion for disasters in 05,06 and 07, $250 million to extend the MILC program, and $70 million for the peanut storage program…and $25 million for spinach growers …