The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will begin continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program on Monday, as Ken Morgan with NRCS in Florida explains the changes of this new program. To leanr more about the new Conservation Stewardship Program click Here
Ag Bills Differ with Livestock
While both the U.S. House and Senate have now each passed 2010 USDA spending bills, there are differences on funding levels as the two bills really differ when it comes to livestock.
GA Bio-Energy Conf Aug 11-13 & Acreage Reporting Reminder
Producers from across the Southeast are invited to attend the Georgia Bio-Energy Conference being held next week in Tifton, as Tyron Spearman has information about that along with a reminder of the acreage reporting deadline which is coming soon.
Stable Fly Control Being Researched
It’s estimated that stable flies cost the U.S. cattle industry 2-billion dollars annually, but research that’s been underway to stop these pests is looking promising.
Greening Detection Methods to be Highlighted at Citrus Expo
In the first report below, multi-county citrus extension agent Steve Futch tells Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff about the talk he’ll give at Citrus Expo on various HLB scouting methods. In the second report, Futch says his presentation will help growers understand the importance of using different survey methods. Futch uses the third report to tell how important Expo and other …
Unseen Costs
Everett Griner tells us of farm costs that you don’t think about.
USDA Designation of Disaster Areas for FL Counties
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rain, flash flooding and high winds that occurred May 10, 2009, through June 5, 2009. An additional two counties in Florida have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought that occurred March 15, 2009, through May …
Senate Passed Appropriations Bill
The Senate approved a 124.5-billion dollar ag spending bill this week and now it joins the House version in conference to resolve any differences.
Producers Need to Study Facts on ACRE and DCP
Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says producers need to determine if ACRE or DCP would be a better fit for their farm.
FDA Released Draft Guidance for Specialty Crops
The Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance for melons, tomatoes and leafy greens in a process that is expected to lead to more formal regulation of those commodities.