Agricultural Research Service scientists have developed and tested a new field tool here in the Southeast that applies poultry litter to fields in shallow bands, thus reducing runoff of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen.
USMEF Making a Difference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation may be something you’ve heard of but not completely sure what all they are responsible for. USMEF Vice-Chair Keith Miller fills us in.
Turkey for more than just Holidays
Some of you may be enjoying a nice turkey for your holiday meal, but those in the industry want to remind consumers that turkey is good for more than just the holidays.
Agri-View Feature for the Holidays
In this edition of Specialty Crop News, a special Agri-View featuring background about Southeast AgNet commentary writer Everett Griner, who is among just a handful of people in the nation who can say he has been in the radio business since the days before audio tape recording was even invented! At 82 years young, Ev has been on-the-air since prior …
Trade Agreements Pushed to Next Year
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says decisions on trade agreements will be left to the new administration and the new Congress to deal with.
USDA Offers Poultry Calendars
As part of its ongoing efforts to educate backyard poultry owners about what they can do to protect their birds against avian influenza, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering free and informative Calendars for 2009. If interested in receiving a free calendar go to this website and click “2009 Backyard Biosecurity Calendar.”
New National Egg Processing Center
A national research center aimed at ensuring that table eggs are safe for consumers and that the $4.9 billion U.S. egg industry continues to thrive has been established at Auburn University. Center director and AU poultry science professor Patricia Curtis says that the center will ensure that consumers continue to have access to safe, healthy and affordable eggs.
WASDE Lowers Livestock Production Numbers
The World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates forecast for U.S. meat production in 2008 and 2009 has been lowered.
EPA Gives Livestock Producers Exemption
EPA has announced a final rule providing an administrative reporting exemption for air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at farms.
Deere’s “Drive Green” Caravan To Debut in Florida This Week
Get ready to roll at one of John Deere’s “Drive Green” events…over the coming weeks the “Drive Green” Caravan can be experienced at numerous stops throughout the southeast and U S eastern seaboard states. In this report, hear Deere’s Eric Hodson discuss the new tractor line this caravan is out to promote. Participants will be able to drive numerous new …