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Farm Promotion
“Know your farmer, know your food” launched by USDA recently. Everett Griner tells us why.
National Survey Finds Strong Support for Corn Farmers, Corn Ethanol
Well a nationwide survey conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found broad public respect and trust for family farmers and support for corn as food, feed and fuel.
Implementation of Farm Bill’s Horticulture and Organic Ag Provisions Examined
A House Ag Subcommittee hearing this week focused on the implementation of provisions regarding specialty crops, organic agriculture and plant pest and disease management that were placed in the 2008 Farm Bill.
NCBA Continues to Call for Death Tax Reform
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association continues to urge Congress to pass legislation providing additional relief and permanency in the tax code for America’s farmers and ranchers as Colin Woodall, NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, said they will continue to fight this issue for producers across the country.
Peanuts are Coming In
Peanut harvest continues as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers that have come in thus far.
Wind Farms
The income potential from this new technology is growing. Everett Griner explains.
Rain Continues to be the Story in the South
Unrelenting moisture here in the southeast continues to delay harvest in both field crops and fall vegetables.
AL Beef Plan Set for 2010
Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley talks about their state beef checkoff advisory committee who met recently to plan their course for 2010.
Tough Peanut Harvest
We all know the rains have really affected harvest progress this year, as University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley said it’s really been a tough harvest for peanut growers.