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.
Laurel Wilt Disease Confirmed on Homestead Avocado Sample
TALLAHASSEE – (FDACS)- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced the confirmation of laurel wilt disease in an avocado sample from Homestead. This find represents the first laurel wilt confirmation in a commercial avocado-growing area. “This find is alarming for the avocado industry,” Bronson said. “Since laurel wilt disease was first found in North Florida, the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 1st put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Ag in Review for the Week of July 27, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Alabama’s Cooerative Conservation Partnership Iniative
Auburn, Ala – Dr. William Puckett, Alabama State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has announced Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) projects with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the Limited Resource Landowner Education and Assistance Network.
Relief for Struggling Dairy Producers
The Obama Administration announced today that they are taking immediate action to support struggling dairy farmers by increasing the amount paid for dairy products through the Dairy Product Price Support Program.