The final analysis on the impact of proposed energy and climate change legislation is completed as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gives us an overview of the findings. Secretary Vilsack acknowledges that specialty crops will not see much of a benefit in a carbon sequestration system, but says that they have some preliminary plans to assist growers.
GFB Encourages Farmers to Attend Annual Meeting
For the 46th year, Jekyll Island will be awash with Georgia Farm Bureau members as the organization holds their annual meeting December 6-8. And President Zippy Duval encourages all members to take part in the activities.
Updates to The Fabric of Our Lives Campaign
Cotton Incorporated has brought back the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign and director of public relations, James Pruden, says it has been updated and personalized to become “The Fabric of My Life”.
USDA Studies SNAP
USDA has released information from a study they did about SNAP, as Tyron Spearman has the details.
House to Vote on Estate Tax Bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009.
R.E.A. Changed America
Electricity! America’s rural salvation. Everett Griner tells us some other things about it too.
Registration Open for GCC Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting and Executive Director, Richey Seaton says the meeting will contain a great deal of information for producers.
GA Promoting Beef Through Pro-Start
We told you last week that the Georgia Beef Board was approved for a grant through the NCBA, which Ashley Hughes said will allow them to expand their efforts with a program called Pro-start.
Peanut Harvest Still Not Quite Done
Tyron Spearman has the latest figures on where things stand with the peanut harvest at this time.
Reconnecting Kids with Nature
The U.S. Forest Service and the Ad council are teaming up for a new campaign, Reconnecting Kids with Nature.