The final analysis on the impact of proposed energy and climate change legislation is completed as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gives us an overview of the findings. Secretary Vilsack acknowledges that specialty crops will not see much of a benefit in a carbon sequestration system, but says that they have some preliminary plans to assist growers.
Updates to The Fabric of Our Lives Campaign
Cotton Incorporated has brought back the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign and director of public relations, James Pruden, says it has been updated and personalized to become “The Fabric of My Life”.
House to Vote on Estate Tax Bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009.
R.E.A. Changed America
Electricity! America’s rural salvation. Everett Griner tells us some other things about it too.
Registration Open for GCC Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting and Executive Director, Richey Seaton says the meeting will contain a great deal of information for producers.
Land Values
Everett Griner gives us some important questions to ponder today about land’s real value in ownership.
Options Available for Farmers Seeking Value
As we are all paying even more attention to value these days, Troy Bettner, southern regional business manager with MANA, says that they have a large portfolio for southeastern farmers who are looking for quality crop protection without the high price.
Ag Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the major agricultural events coming up over the next few weeks in our area.
FSA Urges Voting in County Committee Elections
Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess is reminding producers to vote in the 2009 county committee elections as the deadline to return the ballots to your local offices is December 7th. More information on county committees can be found on the FSA Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at your local USDA Service Center
Power and Cab Improvements for New Series of Tractors
If you are in the market for a new tractor this holiday season, Matt Arnold with John Deere says their newly introduced 8 series of tractors all have great new features, such as an enhanced cab and improved horsepower, all while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency.