David Wright is Alabama's Sunbelt Farmer of the Year 

Aug 3, 2009

A farm accident at age 14 left David Wright of Plantersville, Ala., without his right arm. ...

USDA accepting biomass assistance applications 

Aug 3, 2009

USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess has announced that biomass conversion facilities can begin signing up to participate in the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, which will help increase production of renewable energy. ...

Cotton market ignores fundamentals 

Jul 30, 2009,

By Elton Robinson, Farm Press Editorial Staff

A July run up in cotton prices that occurred even as fundamentals for cotton were decidedly bearish was likely a big reason why analysts at the Cotton Roundtable in New York City were having a tough time projecting a potential range for December 2009 futures prices....

Tennessee schedules CSA tour 

Jul 30, 2009

Tennessee farmers and agri-entrepreneurs interested in learning more about community supported agriculture (CSA) ventures are invited to attend a classroom on wheels....

U.S. looks to win back some cotton acres 

Jul 30, 2009,

By Elton Robinson, Farm Press Editorial Staff

With cotton futures prices in the deferred months inching closer to 70 cents, and with grain markets substantially off their highs, it’s possible cotton in the United States could start to win acreage back in 2010, according to Joe Nicosia, chief executive officer of Allenberg Cotton Co....

Georgia dairies cut costs, protect environment 

Jul 30, 2009,

By Stephanie Schupska, University of Georgia

For two years, milk sold for record prices, and then the bottom dropped out along with the economy....

USDA releases new cropland data images 

Jul 30, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released new satellite images depicting agricultural land cover for the 2008 crop year. ...

Field day to highlight twin-row soybeans 

Jul 30, 2009

To showcase research and its importance to the agricultural industry in its region, the University of Georgia Southeast Research and Education Center in Midville, Ga., will have a field day Aug. 19....

Cotton prices go "boing" 

Jul 29, 2009,

By Don Shurley, University of Georgia

When I was a little kid (probably no more than 10 to 12 years old), work crews were laying sewer line (the big 4 foot concrete pipe kind) out our way....

Florida researchers simplify cellulosic ethanol 

Jul 29, 2009,

By Stu Hutson, University of Florida

Most would identify the tree by its often troublesome, spiky “gumballs,” but what many call the sweetgum tree also goes by another name, thanks to its distinctive, reptilian bark: The alligator tree....

NCGA seeking action team members 

Jul 29, 2009

The National Corn Growers Association is now distributing application materials for members interested in working on an NCGA action team or committee....

Wetlands program signup begins Aug. 3 

Jul 29, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that producers can begin signing up for the Farmable Wetlands Program on Aug. 3, 2009, at their local Farm Service Agency county office....

North Carolina targeting Chinese ag market 

Jul 28, 2009

North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will lead an agricultural trade mission to China Aug. 1-8....

Dec. 31 is deadline for Furadan use 

Jul 28, 2009

Farmers and landowners will not be able to use carbofuran, an insecticide sold under the trade name Furadan, after Dec. 31, according to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries....

Kentucky growers embrace new technology 

Jul 27, 2009,

By Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky

Agricultural technology is rapidly growing and improving as farmers across the nation look for ways to increase profits. ...

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