Reports from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service show participation in SNAP has surged dramatically.
Ag Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the major agricultural events coming up over the next few weeks in our area.
Poultry Export Problems
The U.S. should fight the E.U. ban and Everett Griner tells us why.
FSA Urges Voting in County Committee Elections
Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess is reminding producers to vote in the 2009 county committee elections as the deadline to return the ballots to your local offices is December 7th. More information on county committees can be found on the FSA Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at your local USDA Service Center
Giving Thanks
As we all try to recover from that last helping of green bean casserole, the following reports will give a little more insight on the cost of our annual feast and give a few tips on how to enjoy the leftovers.
Coragen Offers Many Benefits to the Farmer and Environment
With the environment being just one of a farmers many priorities, Dan Sherod with DuPont Crop Protection, says they have a solution for vegetable producers that is both effective and environmentally friendly.
NRCS Communicating the Message of the Importance of Farmers in Conservation Efforts
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is dedicated to helping farmers receive conservation benefits and Ann Mills, Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, says that they are also communicating agriculture’s vital role in the nation’s economy and future.
AL Beef Marketing Plan Approved
Producers from across Alabama voted this week to approve the 2010 beef marketing plan, as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited about what they have in store this year.
Happy Birthday!
He turns 65 this year. Is he going to retire? No. Because he is always going to tell us “Only you can prevent forest fires!” Happy Birthday Smokey!
Power and Cab Improvements for New Series of Tractors
If you are in the market for a new tractor this holiday season, Matt Arnold with John Deere says their newly introduced 8 series of tractors all have great new features, such as an enhanced cab and improved horsepower, all while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency.