Ag in Review for the Week of July 30, 2012

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Disaster Assistance Passes House, But Focus Remains on Need for Farm Bill

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House Ag leaders reluctantly supported the successful passage of the House Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance bill, all the while reiterating the need for a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Drought Assistance Available to Alabama Producers

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Auburn, Ala., August 3, 2012 – The drought of 2012 has caused serious degradation to many natural resource concerns in Alabama including wildlife cover, livestock forage, wildlife and livestock water and soil quality. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said “NRCS is committed to helping sustain the success of Alabama’s farmers through these difficult times.” …

Over Half of All US Counties Designated as Disaster Areas

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The total number of designated disaster counties now sits at 1,584 across 32 states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Disaster Recovery Center in Citrus County Open Through Wednesday

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A disaster recovery center is open in Citrus County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. It will remain open through Wednesday, Aug. 8. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. The center is located at: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

USDA Designates 6 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The counties are: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Number of Disaster Designated Counties Tops 1,300

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Nearly 40 percent of agricultural land is experiencing a severe or greater drought, which means the 2012 drought is more extensive than any drought since the 1950s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Drought Intensifying the Flavor of Some Produce

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The same high temperatures and lack of rainfall that have taken a severe toll on the corn and soybean crops in the Midwest, is producing some of the most potent-tasting produce harvest in years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Corn & Soybean Crop Condition Now Rivals That of 1988 Drought

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USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says that early on in this current drought the reports were that it wasn’t doing nearly the damage to the crops as the big record breaking drought of 1988, but that has now changed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024