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. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …

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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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Thanks America

Iraq shows the U.S little favor. Everett Griner tells us how they owe us more than they are giving. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

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 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

Job Losses

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USDA Lowers Meat Production Forecast

The latest monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA is forecasting total U.S. meat production for 2010 and 2011 to be slighly lower than the previous months forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …