Tropical Depression Ida did not pack much of a punch in terms of wind, but it did bring quite a bit of moisture to already rain-soaked fields.
Vilsack Announces Funds to Promote Ag Exports
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 11, 2009-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 70 U.S. trade organizations received more than $234 million in Fiscal Year 2009 to help promote American food and agricultural products overseas. Vilsack made this announcement at the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.
Land Values
Farm land values are in a very volatile position and Everett Griner explains.
GA Talking about Beef
It’s been a busy fall for the staff at the Georgia Beef Board but their Executive Vice President Josh White said being at various events allowed them to talk with a lot of people about beef and the beef checkoff.
Food Safety is a Collaborative Effort
Food Safety continues to be a top priority for government officials and Leanne Skelton, Chief of the Fresh Products Branch for USDA, says that the partnership and cooperation between USDA and FDA allows them to pool together their knowledge and resources.
County Committee Elections & Peanut Board Awards
The Farm Service Agency reminds producers that County Committee elections are underway, as Tyron Spearman has the details and also has information about some recent awards given to the National Peanut Board. Elections: Awards:
November Cotton Crop Numbers
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their monthly crop forecast for the 2009 cotton crop this morning as Shiela Corley with USDA NASS in Washington D.C. has the November numbers.
Environmental Stewardship Award Nominations
Producers are being reminded that nominations for the annual Environmental Stewardship Awards are open for 2010. More about this year’s award nomination process is availabe at Environmental Stewardship.org
Poultry Industry Problems
Everett Griner tells us just how much more this is than just plant closings.
Research has Helped Make Cotton Big Business in Georgia
With new issues and concerns facing Georgia cotton producers, Marvin Ruark, vice-chair of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that challenges are not new to the industry, as a lot of work has been done to allow cotton to flourish in the Southeast.