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Logan
Hawkes
09/07/05
Crop News Weekly
Similar to the days following Sept. 11, the
last week has been filled with stories of tragedy and sorrow, of heroism
and hope. The events following the fateful landfall of Hurricane Katrina
have touched the hearts and lives of every American regardless what part
of the country they call home. From New York to California, Minnesota to
Texas, Americans have been riveted to the radio, television and the
Internet for the latest news coverage. We have opened our hearts, our
pocketbooks and our homes to aid the recovery efforts. As an industry,
agriculture has risen to the call. This week, we take a look at how
agencies, private enterprise and individuals of the ag industry have
contributed to relief efforts as the terrible story continues to
unfold.
Welcome to this week's issue of Crop News Weekly, packed full of
reports and information about Hurricane Katrina developments and the
world of agriculture-at-large. From news about relief aid to new product
reviews, information about the return of produce farming and the latest
about the World Ag Expo, you'll find plenty of relevant coverage inside
this issue. Happy reading.
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USDA
assists with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
09/05/05
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has issued two
directives to further meet the food and housing needs of Hurricane
Katrina survivors. Johanns authorized states to pre-load electronic food
benefit cards with $50 worth of assistance, which will enable displaced
residents to immediately purchase food even before their application has
been processed to receive complete benefits. These cards can then be
distributed to displaced residents as they move from shelters to
temporary housing. The food stamp program is administered by states and
fully funded by USDA. States are being notified of the authorization and
urged to take advantage of it. - by Forrest Laws, Farm Press
Daily
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Ripple
effect from Katrina could affect harvest
09/02/05
The Port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River are
open to barge traffic, according to a spokesman with the U.S. Coast
Guard. But the port itself will remain inoperable until power is
restored and operators allowed to return. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
employee put it as politely as possible, when asked about the situation.
"Right now, we are concerned with getting the water out of New Orleans
and saving as many lives as possible. I have no idea when the port might
reopen." The loss of the port could have a significant ripple effect on
the U.S. harvest of corn and soybeans. - by Elton Robinson, Farm
Press Daily
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Hurricanes
and nitrogen
09/06/05
In September 2004, our article Fertilizer Rising
looked at how the fertilizer industry was responding to the strain of
rising natural gas prices. Now, after hurricane Katrina's hit on the
Delta's energy and transportation infrastructure, natural gas futures in
the U.S. are $11.69/Mcf and could hit $12 or higher beyond October. In
the Middle East, where natural gas is a byproduct of pumping oil out of
the ground, the price remains nearly static below $1/Mcf. In the
Caribbean, where natural gas price is determined more by the price of
ammonia (NH3) in the U.S., the price fluctuates at a level somewhere
around $2.50/Mcf. - by Wayne Wenzel, Farm Industry News
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IRS will
not impose penalty on dyed diesel use
09/02/05
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that, in
response to shortages of diesel fuel created by Hurricane Katrina, it
will not impose a tax penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or
used on the highway. The relief took effect in Florida, Aug. 25; in
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, Aug. 30; and the remainder of the
United States on Aug. 31. It will remain in effect until Sept. 15,
according to the IRS. - Forrest Laws, Farm Press Daily
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DuPont to
donate $1 million
09/02/05
DuPont announced that it will donate $1 million in
cash to agencies supporting Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery
efforts in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The company will focus
its aid on particularly hard hit communities, such as those surrounding
the DuPont DeLisle and Pascagoula sites, both in Mississippi. DuPont
also is prepared to provide product donations used in disaster relief,
recovery and rebuilding, such as DuPont Personal Protection products
containing Kevlar, Nomex and Tyvek high performance materials; Virkon S
disinfectant; RelyOn disinfectant wipes; and Solae energy bars and soy
beverages. - from Delta Farm Press
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News from the Top of the
Hill
09/02/04
Congress Faces Full Agenda - Congress returns
next week from its summer recess to face a full agenda. There are a
number of issues to address before Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.
One of the biggest will be budget reconciliation. The House and Senate
Agriculture Committees must produce a list of program cuts and
modifications that can achieve $3 billion in savings over five years. A
key issue will be how much should be cut from farm programs and the food
stamp program. Other agricultural issues for Congress will be the
agriculture appropriations bill, mandatory livestock price reporting,
and country-of-origin labeling (COOL). A disaster assistance bill
targeting the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina in Louisiana,
Mississippi, and Alabama, is another key issue. The Senate's
consideration of President Bush's nomination of John Roberts, Jr. to the
Supreme Court will also get a great deal of media attention.
USDA Announces Animal ID Principles - The Department of
Agriculture announced guiding principles for the development of a
public/private partnership that "enables the private sector to maintain
animal movement data as part of the National Animal Identification
System (NAIS)." The four guiding principles are:
The system must be able to track of animals from point of origin to
processing within 48 hours without unnecessary burden to producers and
other stakeholders.
The system's architecture must be developed without unduly
increasing the size and role of government.
The system must be flexible enough to utilize existing technologies
and incorporate new identification technologies as they are
developed.
Animal movement data should be maintained in a private system that
can be readily accessed when necessary by state and federal animal
health authorities.
USDA plans a stakeholder meeting later this year to discuss expectations
for the private tracking system, user requirements, and system
specifications.
USDA-FDA Complete BSE Investigation - USDA and Food & Drug
Administration announced the completion of their investigation of the
nation's first domestic case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
They were unable to determine how the 12 year-old Braham cross cow
became infected. However, they believe the cow ate contaminated feed
prior to the 1997 feed ban.
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Cummins
next-generation QSB makes ag debut
09/03/05
Cummins, Inc., next-generation QSB engines have been
put on display for the first time for the North American agricultural
markets. The new engine features increased displacement, rear gear
drive, High-Pressure Common-Rail fuel system and other enhancements for
superior performance, durability and reduced noise. The engines not only
meet the EPA Tier 3 emissions requirements, but are fully capable of
moving forward to the future Tier 4 requirements. - from Southeast
Farm Press
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Panel
addresses looming issues, market opportunities
09/01/05
Back to farming basics? While the panel discussion was
held in Texas, the topic is one that producers from coast to coast
should consider. Controversial immigration rule changes, health care
needs and a changing produce shopper provided fodder for a forum at the
2005 Texas Produce Convention held on South Padre Island. Producers were
told the demand for fresh vegetables and fruits will double in the near
future, and that there is room for growth for fruit and produce farmers.
- by Andy Bell, Southwest Farm Press
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World
Ag Expo adds irrigation seminar pavilion
08/27/05
Irrigation and water technology seminars will be
housed in their own facility for the first time at the 2006 World Ag
Expo. Also new is a Top-10 New Product showcase, located in a special
center in addition to each winning exhibitor's regular display booth.
Both centers will be located on Median Street in the vicinity of
Pavilion B, which houses water and irrigation displays. The 2006 World
Ag Expo is scheduled for Feb. 14 --16 at the International Agri-Center
in Tulare, California. - from Western Farm Press
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Crop 1
receives approval on insurance coverage
09/01/05
Crop1 Insurance received notification from the USDA
today of its eligibility to continue offering a premium reduction
program for farmers to potentially save money through its Premium
Discount Plan for the 2005 and 2006 growing season. In 2003, Crop1
introduced the Premium Discount Plan, which has historically provided
savings of up to 10 percent on all federally reinsured crop insurance
programs except "CAT." The discount amount has varied based on the
coverage level and plan that the farmer selects, but historically it has
averaged 8.4 percent. - from Farm Press Daily
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