The fourth annual Farm to Fuel Summit that was held last week was once again a success, as Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says the conference provides a great forum for leaders in the renewable fuels industry to discuss opportunities.
A Look at the GA Cotton Crop
Considering the turbulent start of the cotton season, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says that the crop looks pretty good.
NRCS Field Technical Guides up for Comment
USDA Field Office Technical Guides are the base of any local Natural Resources Conservation Service field office and Chief Dave White says they currently up for public comment.
School Nutrition Programs
USDA is ensuring that all students receive a lunch during this new school year as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that the department is making it easier for families to qualify for free or reduced priced meals at school.
FL Citrus Organizations Collectively Provide Shipping Rule Comments
In these two reports, AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides an overview of public comments made to USDA this week from Florida citrus organizations about the fresh citrus shipping rule changes recently proposed. The public comment period remains open until the end of this month. By the way, USDA/APHIS officials will be on hand at Citrus Expo Auguest 19th and 20th to …
USDA Updates Payment Info
Today Tyron Spearman has information concerning payment information through USDA and about some new funding that will soon be available.
AL Still Beefing Up Blood Supplies
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says the beef checkoff has been involved with helping beef up the blood supply across Alabama.
GBB Continues with Summer Promotions
Summer may be winding down, but Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they are still busy with a variety of events including one big promotion which starts next week.
FL Spreading Beef Dollars
Working with as many different groups as possible to get the beef message out is something that Florida Beef Council’s Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they try to do on a regular basis.
Falling Leaves
The southern forests are stressed and Everett Griner explains.