Get your calendars handy as Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of field day events coming up over the next few days.
Belt Tightening at the National Cotton Council
A nearly 50-percent drop in U.S. cotton production since 2005 is forcing the National Cotton Council to scour its operating budget in search of cost savings.
Replace or Repair
Agriculture is not recession proof. Today Everett Griner talks about one aspect of it that is a bit dilemma to farmers.
Vilsack Believes Climate Change Legislation Has Gotten a Bad Wrap
Climate Change Legislation has been ardently debated, but Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, says their studies show it as an increased opportunity for the Ag Sector.
FFB Participating in Climate Change Rally
As the Senate prepares to tackle the climate change issue, Adam Basford, national affairs director with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they will participate in an upcoming rally in an effort to get more attention on the impact climate change will have on American agriculture. For more information visit the Florida Farm Bureau website.
Denial of Pesticide Rehearing will Affect Cotton Producers
The courts have denied the request for a rehearing on a pesticide rule they invalidated back in January and Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, says the change in the 2006 EPA rule will affect cotton production.
No Payment Limitations
In 2009, loans and LDP’s will no longer be subject to a payment limitation, as Tyron Spearman has the details.
2007 Farm Census
This contains facts for everyone who eats. Everett Griner gives us some interesting questions that might be answered in it.
Internet Tool Focuses on Natural Resources
A new confidential online tool is now available to help farmers assess how their operational decisions affect natural resource management.
Farm Exports Down
Everett Griner tells us just how much exports are dropping this year.