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.
School Lunch Report Card
A USDA study has shown that only 20 percent of school lunches meet the USDA standard for total fat.
Peanut Prices Down & GA Seeking Young Peanut Farmer Nominees
Today Tyron Spearman looks at where peanut prices have been this year along with the fact nominations for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award are now being accepted. Pricing: Nominations: Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award applications are available online at www.gapeanuts.com
Looking to the Senate for Estate Tax Reform
Now that the House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009, many in agriculture are now watching to see if the Senate can pass meaningful and permanent relief.
Beans, Beans, and More Beans
Everett Griner tells us just how much bean consumption has declined.
House Fails to Pass True Estate Tax Reform
Earlier today, the House passed H.R. 4154 by Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) to permanently extend the estate tax at 2009 levels, without indexing for inflation. H.R. 4154 passed under a closed rule by a vote of 225-200, with all Republicans and 27 Democrats voting against the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is extremely disappointed that Congress has ignored …
GCC Addressing Challenges Concerning Cotton Growers
As issues pertaining to cotton growers arise, Karen Nikitopoulos, communications program manager for the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that they use their website to address them promptly.
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.
2010 Food Trends
The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs reveals that local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010.
Peanut Stocks are Down
The latest peanut stocks and processing report is out as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.