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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “USDA-NASS”
In this week’s “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked the Commissioner about a special event taking place today, January 16th. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you want to share some information about a specific program the department started in Alabama this year that helps farmers and underserved communities. That phone number again is 334-240-7247. And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand the department is helping Alabama schools and farmers. Can you tell us more about this initiative? Again, to learn more, visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) website, or email Beth Spratt at beth.spratt@agi.alabama.gov. That’s our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”.
The U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1 was 73.1 million head. The recent Hog and Pig Report says that’s down from December 1 of last year and one percent lower than September 1, 2022. The breeding inventory was 6.15 million head, up slightly from last year and slightly higher than the prior quarter. Market hog inventory …
The importance of the Census of Agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growers are reminded to fill out their 2022 Census of Agriculture. The USDA mailed out the paper questionnaires earlier this month to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Last month, producers in the states received their survey codes with an invitation …
In this week’s “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”, with Christmas over Commissioner, I know you and your staff are looking ahead at 2023. What are some of the things you are focusing on? And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.
What state and products lead in organic production? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) this month released the results of the 2021 Organic Survey. The survey showed total sales of $11.2 billion in organic products, which is an increase of $1.28 billion, or 13%, from 2019. There were …
In January, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. During the first two weeks of January, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina producers will have the opportunity to report their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, death loss and cattle on feed information. “This information …
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate” Commissioner, I understand you attended the Alabama Ag Outlook Conference last Thursday. Could you share some of the highlights from that meeting? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.
In our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate” Commissioner, Christmas is almost here. Do you have any recommendations for those looking to purchase gifts? Visit their website to learn more, or go to their Facebook page. And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.
