In Montgomery, Alabama there have been efforts by animal rights groups to make their presence known through legislative efforts, and that’s why Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said a variety of ag groups came together.
Rural Crime
Good guys fight back. Everett Griner has waited a long time to do this report, and here it is!
Farm Bill Energy Implementation
The Obama Administration has made two major announcements concerning biofuels.
Community Facilities Program
The new USDA Deputy Secretary for Rural Development Cheryl Cook says the Community Facilities Program funds a variety of community oriented projects.
Inflation Update
Slower rise seen for 09. Everett Griner has checked it out and gives us the numbers.
AL to Hold WRP Workshops
Auburn, Ala. – State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett has announced the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be hosting three workshops to inform landowners and Tribes about the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP).
National Progress on Cotton Planting
With relatively cooler and wet weather conditions across the nation, the planting progress has lagged behind this season. Meteorologist Brad Rippey checks in on the development of the cotton crop.
Caffeine in Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are popular with Americans but USDA Research shows that many users may not realize that many have active ingredients that contain caffeine.
AL Hosting National Animal ID Listening Session
Alabama was chosen as one of the states to host an USDA listening session on the National Animal Identification System as it will take place in Birmingham on Thursday, May 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To learn more about the NAIS listening sessions click Here
CRP Extensions for Some Expiring Contracts
USDA is giving some producers the opportunity to modify and extend their Conservation Reserve Program contracts scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2009.