University of Florida peanut breeder Dr. Barry Tillman says while leaf spot disease in peanuts has not been as bad this year, white mold has and is something growers may still have to deal with.
Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants
HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …
What’s Cooking?
Are veggies replacing meat on the grill? If so, why? Everett Griner has this report.
Senate Climate Change Legislation Delayed
Climate change legislation is being delayed in the Senate and American Farm Bureau regulatory specialist, Rick Krause, says it could ultimately affect reaching the deadline of presenting a bill by the global climate change summit to be held in December.
GA Cattlemen Doing Business as Usual
Dr. Robert Stewart, GCA Interim Executive Vice President, wants cattlemen to know it’s business as usual as the staff is there to help producers with any issues.
Problem Weed Developing in NW Florida
Dr. Barry Brecke with the University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center in Milton says the glyphosate-resistant weed known as palmer amaranth has made its way into Northwest Florida.
Hayride or Waterslide?
Today Everett Griner talks about just how agro-tourism is still expanding.
WTO Reaches Decision in Brazil Case
The World Trade Organization has announced a formal decision in the Brazil, United States cotton case.
Seeking Comments on Trade & New Officers for Buying Points
Today Tyron Spearman has information about USDA seeking comments on a proposed rule for trade adjustment assistance and also lets us know who the new officers for the National Buying Points Association are. Trade: Officers:
Crop Forecasting
2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains.