As America continues to focus on sustainability, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, says it’s an opportunity to get rural communities involved.
ASA Looking for Assistance for Growers & Counter Cyclical Payments
The American Soybean Association is making a pitch for assistance for growers as Tyron Spearman has that information along with the latest concerning counter cyclical payments for peanut growers.
GA Beef for the Holidays
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they are spreading the message to consumers about enjoying beef for the holidays.
GFB annual meeting gives commodities an opportunity to come together
The Georgia Farm Bureau annual convention wraps up today and Gerald Long, first vice president of the federation and a member on the Georgia Beef Board, says the meeting is an opportunity for all the commodities grown in the state to come together, as he gave an update on the Beef Board and their recent efforts.
Trees For Troops
With Christmas quickly approaching, Nicole Fisher with the National Christmas Tree Association, says that this holiday season we can give a little back to those serving our country.
Organic Values Questioned
Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how.
Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …
Peanut Sales Recover from Salmonella Scare
According to Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board, sales for peanut products continue to be above 2008 levels after the salmonella outbreak back in January.
FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade
The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth.
Christmas Tree
A difficult task made easy. Everett Griner tells us how.