The Senate approved a 124.5-billion dollar ag spending bill this week and now it joins the House version in conference to resolve any differences.
Producers Need to Study Facts on ACRE and DCP
Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says producers need to determine if ACRE or DCP would be a better fit for their farm.
No Nutritional Differences in Organic and Conventional Produce
An extensive review of literature published over the past 50 years found organically and conventionally produced foods to be comparable in their nutrient content.
AL Offering Grazing School Clinics
There are four Alabama Grazing School one-day clinics coming up next week as USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama hopes producers will make plans to attend. For dates and locations of the Alabama Grazing School one-day clinics click Here
Fresh Picked
Roadside markets are increasing. Why? Everett Griner explains.
NCC Concerned About Expansion of Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Restoration Act has not moved forward recently since its passing by the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee, but Keith Menchey, Manager of Science and Environmental Issues for the National Cotton Council says its still a concern to those in the ag community.
Better Days for Coffee
Coffee consumption has declined since the 1940’s but has been back on the upswing during this decade.
Peanut Posted Price Back Up & Peanut Crop Update
The peanut posted price went back up this week, as Tyron Spearman has the new numbers along with an update on this years peanut crop.
Legislation Providing Death Tax Relief
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is praising legislation that has been introduced that would provide farmers and ranchers relief from the death tax.
Quiet Hurricane Season so Far
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why it’s been an unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season thus far.