USDA released their monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report Wednesday as Tyron Spearman looks at lower projections for some crops. He also has information about meetings next month for the Southern Peanut Growers, and looks at hi-lights of a recent trip to China by some with the Georgia Pecan Growers. Crop Projections: Growers meeting: Pecan China trip:
Cattle Industry to Meet Next Month
The cattle industry gets together twice a year to discuss current issues, work on programs, and to set the course with various projects. And one of those meetings is coming up next month, as the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference will be held July 14th through 18th in Denver. To learn more just log on to beefusa.org.
Indirect Land Use Hearing
The Environmental Protection Agency held a hearing on its proposed rule to determine the greenhouse gas emissions performance of biofuels. The hearing centered on a controversial theory called indirect land use change.
Hungry Animals
Domestic animals are feeling the squeeze. Everett Griner talks on this today.
GA Beef Month Promoted Locally
June is Beef Month in Georgia as pictured are staff and some who serve on the Georgia Beef Board as Governor Perdue makes the 2009 proclamation. And Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said when it comes to promoting the annual event, many of the county cattlemen association chapters across the state are doing it locally in various ways.
Online Tool for Drying Peanuts
There is a new calculator available on-line which helps peanut handlers and processors determine the right amount of ventilation for their storage warehouses. To learn more about this new on-line tool click Here
El Nino Weather Watch
In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be.
More Food Prices
Just who is getting my food dollar? Everett Griner tells you.
Preventing Nutrient Loss
Growers are well aware that Nitrogen is a vital component to the success of many crops but Dave Schwartz, national products manager for SFP, says each year growers lose up to 50 percent of the applied nutrient.
The Hotdog
In this four part series we take a closer look at the much loved hotdog. And why there is a new contest to right what some say was a historic wrong regarding this American favorite.