AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …
Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration
As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio
Farm Bill
Everett Griner asked-2012 Farm Bill by 2013….Maybe? Download Audio
Pickup Trucks
This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio
New Egg Inspection Rules
The recent egg recall comes at a time when new federal safety rules have been put into place, aimed at preventing the type of salmonella outbreak in poultry and eggs that federal authorities are now investigating. Download Audio
Water
Growing consumption is a concern and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Recent Recalls Not a Motivating Factor in Food Safety Legislation
Eventhough the latest recall does not affect the produce industry directly, it has many wondering if this large recall could be the motivating factor the Senate needs in passing food safety legislation. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Food Safety Policy Specialist, Kelli Ludlum, doesn’t think so. Download Audio
Expert Says Recent Recalls Does Not Mean Food is Less Safe
Cornell University veterinarian and food science professor, Dr. Martin Wiedmann, says the current outbreak of salmonella infections that has forced a major recall of eggs should not worry consumers about the U.S. food safety system. Download Audio
APHIS Holds Southeast Traceability Meeting
At last Friday’s meeting in Atlanta to discuss new framework for animal disease traceability, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Dr. T.J. Myers and Dr. John Wiemers said getting input from producers on this topic is very important. Download Audio
What Consumers Should Know About Egg Recall
Dr. Martin Wiedmann, veterinarian and a professor of food science at Cornell University, says that investigators are working on determining the source and cause of the recent recall of eggs and of course producers continue to do what they can to prevent contamination. But consumers can play a significant role as well. Download Audio