Farming is facing dramatic changes. Everett Griner explains.
NRCS Estimates CSP Payment Ranges
Estimates of dollars per acre the Natural Resources Conservation Service might issue annually to those who participate in the new Conservation Stewardship Program have been put out by USDA. And Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, reminds producers the first batching period for CSP is coming at the end of September. To learn more about CSP click Here
Global Warming
In today’s report, Everett Griner talks about global warming and it’s affects on agriculture.
Forestry’s Role in Cap and Trade Legislation
According to Svend Brandt-Erichsen, a recent guest on the Alabama Forest Owners’ Association’s Capitol Ideas Live!, one agricultural sector that could see a benefit in cap and trade legislation is forestry.
NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program, a Golden Opportunity for Producers
The new Conservation Stewardship Program has opened participation up to a wide array of applicants and Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, says that it’s a great opportunity for all producers to get involved in conservation.
National Kids Survey
There has been a growing concern about the amount of time kids are now spending outdoors and in these three reports we will review a recent survey regarding the subject conducted by the forestry and natural resources community.
Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants
HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is warning about how destructive tree and plant pests can be spread when firewood is transported. More information is available from the FDACS Division of Plant Industry web site by clicking on Firewood.
Replace or Repair
Agriculture is not recession proof. Today Everett Griner talks about one aspect of it that is a bit dilemma to farmers.
Immigration Could Move as Amendments
Efforts to renew several expiring immigrant visa programs and a worker eligibility verification tool are well under way.