USDA has announced they are implementing the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment program to help struggling dairy producers. Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Jim Miller says dairy producers who qualify will receive a portion of the available $290 million of funding to help them with some economic relief.
GPC Nominations Accepted Monday and Tuesday
Nominations meetings for three positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission will take place next week as Tyron Spearman has the details.
Losing Your Land
Eminent Domain laws mean trouble as Everett Griner explains.
NRCS Conducting Pilot Project on Hoop Houses
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is conducting a pilot project to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way. Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist for the East, explains more on the study to verify the effectiveness of ‘hoop houses’.
Immigration Reform Legislation Introduced
House Democrats have unveiled a new comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009.
Formation of the Global Research Alliance
The U.S. is on of 21 Nations that have formed the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases during the climate change talks in Copenhagen.
The Gift of Goodies
As we enter the last weekend of shopping before Christmas Day many consumers may still be fraught to find that perfect gift but it may be as close as their own kitchen.
Estate Tax Extension Blocked
Recently the House passed a one-year extension of current rates for the estate tax, but it now appears the tax law will expire at the end of the year as Senate Republicans blocked efforts to renew it.
New Peanut Roasting Research
Today Tyron Spearman has information about new roasting techniques and what it means for peanuts.
Food Rip-offs
Packaging policies are costly to consumers. Everett Griner explains just how costly and why.