WASHINGTON-Following the President’s commitment on Friday that the federal government would do everything possible to help families and communities recover from the deadly tornados and severe storms that struck the southeast earlier this week, several members of his Cabinet are in Alabama and Mississippi today. They are there to meet with families affected by the storms, as well as meet …
Details on Storm Damage to AL Ag Industry
With widespread damage and destruction hitting the Southeast, much of the focus has been in urban areas but Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says Alabama’s agriculture has also had extensive damage. Download Audio
Reminder to Producers Regarding Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Val Dolcini today reminded crop and livestock producers throughout states that have recently experienced severe damage from flooding, wildfires and tornados that FSA programs may be available to assist with recovery. Download Audio
Drought Creeping in for Southern Tier of GA
Dry weather seems to be persisting in many parts of Georgia. Download Audio
Latest Cotton Progress From Across the Belt
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has an update of cotton planting progress across the belt. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of April 4, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Status Update on UGA Weather Monitoring Network
Tyron Spearman gives us the latest on where the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network currently stands. Download Audio
USDA Designates 4 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 4 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought that occurred Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2010.
La Niña
Everett Griner explains how climatologists are seeing changes coming soon. Download Audio
Water Shortage Declared for South Florida
With regional water levels falling and no significant rainfall forecast in the coming weeks, South Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in South Florida. For more information log on to www.sfwmd.gov/waterwatch. Download Audio