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1. H 2997, 2009-2010 Regular Session Jul 10, 2009 United States Congress No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein.Sec. 705. Of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to section 16(h)(1)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, $11,000,000 is hereby rescinded.Sec. 734. Of the prior year unobligated balances provided for the purpose of section 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, $25,008,000 is hereby rescinded.Sec. 735. more... 2. USDA Release: USDA Will Not Issue Final 2008 Wheat, Barley and Oat Counter-Cyclical Payments Jul 13, 2009 USDA News However, USDA did not issue a partial payment for the 2008 crop of wheat, barley or oats because markets were strong. There are no final counter-cyclical payment rates for wheat, barley and oats because their effective prices exceed target prices. These levels compare to counter-cyclical trigger levels per bushel of $3.40 for wheat, $2.00 for barley, and $1.42 for oats. more... Jul 14, 2009 USDA News Conservation issues that existed before the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage. A national map with a visual depiction of the affected counties and disaster types is on the FSA website at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/ecpmap3.pdf. more... 4. Texas enduring record drought conditions Jul 10, 2009 USA Today But May and June were dry, he said. Corpus Christi broke a 62-year-old record Wednesday when temperatures there hit 98 degrees, said James Reynolds, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office there. Wheat production in Texas dropped from 141 million bushels in 2007 to 64 million bushels this year, said Bryan Black, a spokesman with the Texas Department of Agriculture. more... 5. Farmers converge for industry training Jul 10, 2009 The Farmington Daily Times ...plant to water, we can use a low-pressure drip system." Successful systems are in place locally, Smeal said. The systems assist farmers who, until recently, hauled irrigation water or relied on rain. Navajo farmers are embracing modern techniques, and many find value in the research available at the science center, said Daniel Tso, processing facility manager at Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, or NAPI. "For Navajo, it's good to see varieties of crops and... more... 6. Elements batter Oklahoma winter wheat crop Jul 10, 2009 The Farmington Daily Times ...plant to water, we can use a low-pressure drip system." Successful systems are in place locally, Smeal said. The systems assist farmers who, until recently, hauled irrigation water or relied on rain. Navajo farmers are embracing modern techniques, and many find value in the research available at the science center, said Daniel Tso, processing facility manager at Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, or NAPI. "For Navajo, it's good to see varieties of crops and... more... 7. Fate of the potato may foretell the future of food Jul 10, 2009 Detroit News, Opinion Commentary Fate of the potato may foretell the future of food Tom Standage A tale from history offers us a prediction about the future of food. The case for widespread adoption of the potato, the scientists argued, was obvious. The potato's greatest champion, however, was Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, a French scientist. more... 8. Fields of gold have wheat farmers thrilled Jul 11, 2009 Greeley Tribune In the spring, it begins to grow and is dependent on early spring snow and later rain to mature. Across the state, the harvest was 10 percent complete by July 5, he said, compared to the five-year average of 34 percent. more... Jul 11, 2009 Victoria Advocate Duckworth, marketing and sales support manager for RiceTec Inc. It needs sunshine and a timely rain never hurts, he said, noting it fares well in tropical climates. Extreme rain, heat and cloud covers hurt the crop, he said. Hybrid crops can help, Duckworth said, explaining certain hybrids offer a 25 to 30 percent better yield than conventional rice and that disease packages are often included. RiceTec is also working on a hybrid with smooth leaves that won't... more... 10. Flood, drought make ag aid situation confusing Jul 11, 2009 Carlsbad Current-Argus The heavy rain moved a lot of dirt around. The fungus infects several species of grama grass, which are the alternate hosts for the fungus. Teliospores the over-wintering stage of the fungus are produced on grama grasses. more... Jul 11, 2009 Tri-City Herald Everything came into bloom at the same time." Middleton started picking at the end of June, about two weeks later than usual. more... 12. Rice is surviving the drought Jul 12, 2009 Victoria Advocate Chad Duckworth, marketing and sales support manager for RiceTec Inc. It needs sunshine and a timely rain never hurts, he said, noting it fares well in tropical climates. Extreme rain, heat and cloud cover hurt the crop, he said. Hybrid crops can help, Duckworth said, explaining certain hybrids offer a 25 to 30 percent better yield than conventional rice and that disease packages are often included. RiceTec is also working on a hybrid with smooth leaves that won't... more... 13. Farmers optimistic about late crop Jul 15, 2009 Chattanooga Times/Free Press ...field of Roy Hartline's corn, it's easy to see where soggy soil slowed him down this spring. On one particular field, eight rows of corn stalks already have tassels, the feathery pollinators sticking out the plant's top. Stalks on the acres around the eight rows seem bald without the wispy sprouts. The eight tasseled rows were in a higher area that dried enough for planting in April, he said, while the other lower rows were forced to wait two weeks for the ground to dry. ... more... 14. AB 318, 2009-2010 Regular Session Jul 10, 2009 Wisconsin State Legislature Referred to Committee on State Affairs and Homeland Security. 1 AN ACT relating to: disaster assistance and making an appropriation. Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau This bill is explained in the NOTES provided by the Joint Legislative Council in the bill. The bill provides $1 million in general purpose revenue (GPR) in each fiscalyear of the 2009-11 biennium for the state disaster assistance program. more... |
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