At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City this past week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said they have been very active in assisting the dairy industry and there is more to come.
Addressing the Challenges of a Global Market
U.S. Cotton producers have been competing in an aggressive global market for the past 10 years and in these two reports, Mike Watson, vice president of fiber competition for Cotton Incorporated, explains what they are doing to improve cotton fiber and ultimately, the cotton producers’ bottom line.
Choosing Your Cheese
For anyone who has ever struggled with which cheese to buy or serve, help is now available with a new website, CheeseForMe.com.
Sustainable Living
Sustainability has certainly become the new standard and the following reports are all dedicated to different ways and ideas that could make our world a little greener. Becoming Sustainable: Sustainable Fuel: Sustainable Energy: Sustainable Yard: Sustainable Shipping:
Buying Points Convention & County Committee Election Reminder
Today Tyron Spearman has information about the National Buying Points annual convention along with a reminder that FSA County Committee elections continue. Convention: Elections:
Declining Food Prices?
Walking through the supermarket some foods have declined in price and some have not. Are food prices truly declining? Everett Griner looks at this today and explains.
Former S E AgNet Broadcaster Lee McCoy Inducted to Hall of Fame
Former Southeast AgNet farm broadcaster, the late Lee V. McCoy was inducted into the National Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting at its annual meeting this week in Kansas City. Known by many of his friends and associates as “The Real McCoy”, Lee worked for this network for nearly ten years before losing his …
NRCS to Soon Finalize Programs
While attendng the National Assocation of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Dave White told me they are all moving right along with the process of finalzing many of their programs for this year.
No Change to Peanut Markets & Argentina Peanut Crop Update
After this week’s crop forecast, Tyron Spearman says there was no real change to the peanut markets while there are some concerns with what’s happening with the peanut crop in Argentina. Markets: Argentina:
Dairy Farming
This could truly be one of America’s most troubled industries. Everett Griner talks on this today.