Agriculture is not recession proof. Today Everett Griner talks about one aspect of it that is a bit dilemma to farmers.
Storm Brewing in Atlantic
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that conditions are favoring another likely storm in the Atlantic.
Dairy Advisory Committee Established
Efforts to move forward on establishing the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee have been announced, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the Obama Administration is committed to working with all sectors of the dairy industry to develop changes to the pricing system. More information on the committee is available at: ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/DairyAdvisoryCommittee
Vilsack Believes Climate Change Legislation Has Gotten a Bad Wrap
Climate Change Legislation has been ardently debated, but Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, says their studies show it as an increased opportunity for the Ag Sector.
Peanuts Qualify for Farm Stored Loans
Today Tyron Spearman reminds growers that peanuts, along with a few other crops, do qualify for the farm-storage facility loan program.
Beef Checkoff Refutes Magazine Article
The beef industry is urging cattle producers to help in efforts to counter an attempt to spread misinformation about the industry through an article which just came out in a well-known magazine and its website. To learn the truths about the beef industry, log on to ExploreBeef.org
FFB Participating in Climate Change Rally
As the Senate prepares to tackle the climate change issue, Adam Basford, national affairs director with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they will participate in an upcoming rally in an effort to get more attention on the impact climate change will have on American agriculture. For more information visit the Florida Farm Bureau website.
Cattle on Feed Placements Up
The latest U.S. Cattle on Feed numbers show a two percent drop in on feed numbers from this time last year, but the bigger news is the fact placements were actually up thirteen percent in July.
FL Swine Flu Name Costly to Pork Industry
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is asking public health officials, academics and the media to refrain from calling the current H1N1 influenza pandemic “swine flu” as the characterization is both inaccurate and contributing to the collapse of the pork industry throughout North America.
Beef and Pork Production Estimated Down
Total US meat production is expected to be down slightly next year, due in part to expected drops in beef and pork.