The first wave of USDA economic stimulus funding has been released including funding for a variety of recovery and reinvestment programs as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack explains.
Cotton Production Meeting Reminder
The 2009 Cotton Production Meetings are wrapping up with Weed Management Seminars still remaining for Jeff Davis, Appling, Crisp, Dooly, Webster, Sumter, Macon and Taylor counties. For more information regarding the meetings call your local extension agent or for a complete list of the meeting locations and times click here.
SNAP Funding
The first round for additional funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is estimated at 145 million dollars set to be released April first. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this will equate to an 80 dollar increase per month for families in need but will also assist with an economic boost for rural areas.
FL Cattle Exhibit in Tallahassee Museum
Members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are in Tallahassee this week for their legislative quarterly meeting where they are meeting with state legislators about issues facing the industry. FCA Director of Legislative Affairs Sam Ard talks about another event which begins Wednesday in conjunction with cattlemen being in town.
AL Cattlemen Watching Legislature
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the 2009 regular session is keeping Alabama legislators busy dealing with a variety of issues including the budget.
GA Cattleman Looking Ahead
Economic times are tough right now for all, but President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Bill Nutt said they are trying to hold on.
Food Safety Act Introduced
In Washington this week both Democratic and Republican senators got behind comprehensive legislation which will increase food inspection and oversight in the wake of the recent issue with salmonella being found in certain peanut products. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Rotating Crops with Peanuts
While many are suggesting that peanut acreage needs to be cut back some this year, University of Georgia Plant Pathologist Dr. Tim Brenneman cautions growers on what crop may not work in replacing them through a rotational program.
Last Section to Suffer
Agriculture is usually the last section to suffer in a recession. Everett Griner takes a look at this today and talks frankly about it.
Hunter Mania Highlights the Ocala Winter Finals
Hunters had their chance to shine all weekend at the Ocala Winter Finals when the $10,000 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Dietrich Insurance Featuring Walsh Harness & Saddlery and the $5,000 Pony Commotion took the stage at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida.