The Food and Drug Administration is looking at the new laser based technology for labeling fresh produce with approval hoped for later this fall.
USDA Working to Improve the Disappearing Middle
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says that USDA hopes the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative will help in addressing agriculture’s disappearing middle.
Compromised Ag Appropriations Bill Passes House
The 2010 House-Senate compromised USDA spending bill has advanced in the House.
Market Basket Survey
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s quarterly market basket survey shows retail food prices dropped in the third quarter.
Beef Sales in the Domestic Retail Landscape
Last month, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and State Beef Council members chose to increase the retail marketing program funding by $100,000 in the area of national beef promotions and partnerships.
Peanut Harvest and Pricing Update
Today Tyron Spearman updates not only harvest progress but also pricing information for peanuts.
Dealers Targeted
Farm implement dealers are new targets. What is a solution? Everett Griner talks about that.
Referendum for Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place on October 13, 2009, and will continue through November 10, 2009.
The Soggy South
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives an update on the effects of the relentless rains here in the southeast.
Looking for Full Maturity Peanuts
With peanut harvest well underway, Tyron Spearman reports that growers are looking for full maturity in their crop this year.