Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
USDA Announces Support for Pork Producers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced USDA’s intention to purchase an additional $30 million in pork products this year for federal food and nutrition assistance programs.
USDA Adds Weight Category for LIP
USDA has announced it will add an additional weight category to the Livestock Indemnity Program for non-adult beef cattle, dairy cattle and buffalo.
Peanut Product May Help with World Hunger
Today Tyron Spearman says there is hope that a peanut product may be able to help in the fight against world hunger.
Specifics on Departure of 555
Monsanto has received final word from the EPA regarding the specifics of the phase out of Bollgard Cotton Seed.
Importance of Supporting Ag Sector
Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says that all of agriculture continues to struggle due to the current economy and public policies.
For Safety or Profit
Antibiotics in food animals. Good thing or not. Everett Griner tells us today.
Second Annual Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day
The second annual University of Georgia cotton and peanut research field day will be held next Wednesday, September 9, 2009. You can learn more on the Georgia Cotton Commission website
CSP Allows Producers to Address Conservation Issue
The Conservation Stewardship Program is off and running and NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, Leonard Jordan says the program is just another tool in the effort of conservation.
Senate Ag Committee Hearing on Biofuels
During a recently held Senate Ag Committee hearing a consensus was made that cellulosic ethanol production can be profitable, but it can’t grow to its full potential without the support of public policy.