The lumber market is still dragging bottom. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today urged livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for such things as feed purchases because of lost supplies.
No Change to Peanut Price this Week & Promoting Peanut Butter for Breakfast
After dropping the past few weeks, the peanut posted price holds steady this week as Tyron Spearman has that information along with a story about efforts underway to promote peanut butter for breakfast. Price: Download Audio Breakfast: Download Audio
AL NRCS Received Huge Response for Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they were extremely pleased by the farmer response they received for the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative. Download Audio
GA Cotton Research Conducted Throughout Growing Region
In order to receive the best assessment, University of Georgia Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says he and his colleagues conduct their research in several different locations throughout Georgia’s cotton growing region. Download Audio
Food Price Impacts from Drought will be Incremental
USDA economist Ricky Volpe says the rising price of commodities will eventually translate to an increase in food prices, but not right away. Download Audio
Why Advanced Ethanol Industry is Concerned About Possible RFS Waiver
USDA’s Gary Crawford tells us why supporters of renewable fuels might oppose any waivers of the ethanol production mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standards. Download Audio
Food Safety Not Mentioned in 2012 GOP Platform
There hasn’t been any mentions in the 2012 GOP Platform regarding any potential cuts to food safety efforts. Download Audio
FL Farmers Have Embraced NRCS Wetland Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has several programs designed to assist growers in their conservation efforts and Crenel Francis, FL NRCS Wetland Program Coordinator, says the Wetlands Reserve Program is one of those that works well for Florida farmers. Download Audio
Emergency Grazing to Assist Ranchers Impacted by Drought Extended
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012—As the Obama Administration continues to support farmers and businesses impacted by the drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a two-month extension for emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, freeing up forage and feed for ranchers as they look to recover from this challenging time.