Have difficulty in keeping the herd healthy. Everett Griner talks on this today.
NRCS Field Technical Guides up for Comment
USDA Field Office Technical Guides are the base of any local Natural Resources Conservation Service field office and Chief Dave White says they currently up for public comment.
School Nutrition Programs
USDA is ensuring that all students receive a lunch during this new school year as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that the department is making it easier for families to qualify for free or reduced priced meals at school.
USDA Updates Payment Info
Today Tyron Spearman has information concerning payment information through USDA and about some new funding that will soon be available.
AL Still Beefing Up Blood Supplies
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says the beef checkoff has been involved with helping beef up the blood supply across Alabama.
Falling Leaves
The southern forests are stressed and Everett Griner explains.
Food Safety Legislation Better but Not Perfect
As the Food Safety Enhancement Act passed in the House on its second attempt, Ag Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas admits that it’s better than the original bill that came out of the Energy and Commerce Committee, but says it’s far from a perfected bill.
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
A new survey completed by the National Oceantic and Atmospheric Administration shows the Gulf of Mexico dead zone to be smaller than expected.
USDA Updates Peanut Issues
Tyron Spearman has an update concerning certain aspects of the peanut industry with USDA.
Preserving History
Everett Griner tells us how antique tractor restoration is growing.