The debate regarding the Waxman-Markey bill continues and the House Ag Committee’s Top Republican, Frank Lucas, says the cost-benefit issues for ag in the climate bill are too profound to overcome.
USA Peanut Congress Underway
The annual USA Peanut Congress is underway in Amelia Island, Florida as Tyron Spearman is there and has an update on what has been discussed thus far.
Cattle Feedlot Inventories Keep Shrinking
USDA released their monthly Cattle on Feed report last Friday which shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in the U.S. totaled 10.4 million head on June 1 which is 4 percent below last year. USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam said the numbers of cattle will continue to diminish until the conditions are right for producers …
Peanut Congress Starts Today
Tyron Spearman is attending the U.S.A. Peanut Congress which kicks off today and has this report.
Vet Problems
Farm animal vets are still scarce. Everett Griner explains.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 19th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
AL NRCS State Conservationist Bring Different Perspective
With about three months under his belt as the State Conservationist for Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dr William Puckett, says that his previous work in Washington DC allows him to bring a different perspective back to his home state.
Precision Farming Signup Deadline
Today, June 19, 2009, is the cutoff date for additional signup for the new Precision Farming Incentive. Information and eligibility requirements are available on the AL NRCS website or those interested can contact their local NRCS office.
Organic Agreement Reached with Canada
U.S. and Canada have reached a first-of-its-kind agreement that will expand market opportunities for organic producers.
House Panel Approves Food Safety Overhaul
There is some recent progress on overhauling the food safety system as the House Energy and Commerce panel has approved a food safety bill allowing the Food and Drug Administration to implement mandatory food quarantines and increase frequency of inspections at food facilities. Meanwhile Senator Saxby Chambliss has also proposed food safety legislation on the senate side.