Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. Download Audio
USDA Approves 2009 Disaster Assistance to Help Alabama Farmers
MONTGOMERY – Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved disaster assistance for 2009 for farmers and producers across the United States. The disaster assistance will include a Crop Assistance Program, a Lost Poultry Contract Assistance Program, and an Aquaculture Grant Program.
F.A.D.
Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio
Special New Grower Assistance Programs will Help SE Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced some new assistance programs for segments of agriculture that may not have been as protected under Farm Bill disaster programs. Assistance for Field Crops: Download Audio Assistance for Aquaculture Producers Download Audio
Some Food Safety Basics Confusing to Consumers
A recent survey has found that people are often doing either too much or too little when it comes to the safe handling and preparation of meals in their homes. Download Audio
Thanks America
Iraq shows the U.S little favor. Everett Griner tells us how they owe us more than they are giving. Download Audio
Crop Disaster Assistance Still Being Worked Out
The Department of Agriculture has come up with approximately 550 million dollars to compensate producers who suffered weather-related crop losses in 2009, which is a little more than one-third of the 1.5 billion dollars Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln has been seeking. Download Audio
Various Tools to Prevent Egg Contamination
One expert says we need all the new federal safety rules to help prevent the type of salmonella outbreak in poultry and eggs we just saw as testing alone is not enough. Download Audio
Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Now that school is officially in session, one important element to remember is ensuring that kids get a healthy lunch to fuel their busy day. And in these three reports, nutrition expert, Tammy Roberts, gives some key tips for those packing school lunches. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
Job Losses
Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still a people industry. Download Audio