Beekeeping still feels the sting and Everett Griner tells just how much.
Senate Ag Committee Not Sold on Cap and Trade Analysis
The Senate Ag Committee has held its first hearing on cap and trade where Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the results of a USDA economic analysis. However, his report failed to satisfy some members of the Ag Committee.
Southeast Well Represented on Cotton Tour
Southeastern cotton growers were part of a 82 grower and ginner assembly from across the cotton belt that recently traveled to Cotton Incorporated headquarters to experience the other side of the cotton production process.
Peanut Posted Price Drops
The posted price for peanuts really dropped this week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers.
Fungus Taking on Kudzu
Agricultural Research Service scientists have formulated a biologically based herbicide through a naturally occurring fungus that could be the anwser to controlling Kudzu.
P. B. & J. Making a Comeback
Everett Griner explains that peanut butter sales are up once again.
Peanut Crop Update & Carver Award Presented
Today Tyron Spearman updates where the U.S. peanut crop stands as of this week and also has information concerning the presentation of the Dr. George Washington Carver award. Crop Update: Carver Award:
Changing Market Strategies for Beef Exports
During last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, U.S. Meat Export Federation Senior Vice President Thad Lively briefed cattle producers on several changes in marketing strategy that they have undertaken in order to adapt to the adverse economic conditions.
New Definition of Woody Biomass
A win for the Forestry in the climate change fight as they were successful in changing the definition of Woody Bio-Mass, allowing the industry to better take advantage of renewable energy mandates.
Cattle Farming Tough
Low profits are hitting the entire industry. Everett Griner tells us about this.