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USDA Reassures Farmers and Ranchers in States Affected by Extreme Weather

Randall Weiseman July 15, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or …

Heat Having an Affect on Peanuts

Randall Weiseman July 15, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

University of Georgia Peanut Specialist Dr. John Beasley says the drought and the heat have been brutal on the peanut crop and with forecasts calling for the heat to continue, it’s causing problems that growers need to be aware of. Download Audio

Pastures Suffering from Heat and Dry Conditions

Randall Weiseman July 15, 2011 Cattle, Livestock, Weather

According to USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, the hot and dry weather continues to negatively affect the pasture and range lands across the south. Download Audio

Much to Discuss at Cattle Industry Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman July 15, 2011 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is coming to Kissimmee, Florida August 1-4, as various topics of discussion will take place on both the policy and the checkoff sides. Download Audio For more information and to register for the conference at www.beefusa.org.

Juice It Up

Dan July 15, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

There are new fruit juices coming around the corner and Everett Griner tells us about one of them. Download Audio

The Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 Passes House

Randall Weiseman July 14, 2011 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would restrict the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to require tougher water-quality standards. Download Audio

Record Cotton Abandonment Expected

Randall Weiseman July 14, 2011 Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio

Senate Urged to Pass Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act

Randall Weiseman July 14, 2011 Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Members of the Senate are being encouraged to support a bipartisan bill that would continue America’s transition to home-grown biofuels. Download Audio

FL Selected to Participate in Farm to School Pilot Program

Randall Weiseman July 14, 2011 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Download Audio

USDA Launches New Food Hub Web Page

Randall Weiseman July 14, 2011 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products. Download Audio