The American Soybean Association is making a pitch for assistance for growers as Tyron Spearman has that information along with the latest concerning counter cyclical payments for peanut growers.
Commodity Groups Support Disaster Assistance Legislation
Both the House and Senate have introduced legislation to provide emergency disaster assistance in the south due to mounting financial losses from the devastating weather conditions during this fall harvest. And Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says this form of action will help deliver financial assistance in a timely manner.
Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey Findings
USDA’s 2008 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey has found that farmers and ranchers are now irrigating 54.9 million acres farmland across the United States, an increase of nearly 5 percent since 2003. Click here for detailed results of the survey.
USDA Announces Final Analysis on Climate Change Legislation
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.
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.
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.
CAP and TRADE Bill
Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.
Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug was known for giving life to millions. Today Everett Griner tells us more about him.
Roundup Rewards offers a Rare Assurance to Growers
With a multitude of uncertainty facing farmers, Curt Uebele, roundup marketing manager for Monsanto Crop Protection, says that Roundup Rewards was developed to help farmers when issues arise.
W.T.O. Mission
Today Everett Griner talks on the complications of international trade.