Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced USDA’s intention to purchase an additional $30 million in pork products this year for federal food and nutrition assistance programs.
USDA Adds Weight Category for LIP
USDA has announced it will add an additional weight category to the Livestock Indemnity Program for non-adult beef cattle, dairy cattle and buffalo.
Specifics on Departure of 555
Monsanto has received final word from the EPA regarding the specifics of the phase out of Bollgard Cotton Seed.
Importance of Supporting Ag Sector
Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says that all of agriculture continues to struggle due to the current economy and public policies.
For Safety or Profit
Antibiotics in food animals. Good thing or not. Everett Griner tells us today.
CSP Allows Producers to Address Conservation Issue
The Conservation Stewardship Program is off and running and NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, Leonard Jordan says the program is just another tool in the effort of conservation.
Don’t Throw Away Energy
One of the nation’s first large-scale waste-to-ethanol facilities is scheduled to begin operations in 2011.
Bad Year for White Mold in Peanuts
University of Florida peanut breeder Dr. Barry Tillman says while leaf spot disease in peanuts has not been as bad this year, white mold has and is something growers may still have to deal with.
Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes
This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com
Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants
HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …