Tuesday, 17 May 2011

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Items From Tuesday, May 17, 2011

 

 

01. FARM SAFETY NET WILL PROVE ITS WORTH AFTER FLOOD WATERS RECEDE

Duration 1:00

The farm safety net of risk management, disaster programs and conservation programs will get a work out after flood waters recede. (Gary Crawford, Mardell Muse and Randy Fontenot)

 

02. FLOODED FARMERS WILL HAVE HELP TO RESTORE THEIR LAND

Duration 1:00

Farmers whose operations are covered by flood waters will have some assistance available to help them restore their lands, fences and conservation structures. (Gary Crawford, Keith Latiolais and Mardell Muse)

 

03. ACTUALITY: A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT FLOODS MAY DO IN LOUISIANA

Duration 0:41

Keith Latiolais,(pronounced Latcha-lay), District Conservationist in St. Landry's Parish, Louisiana, describing some of the damage expected as flood waters come in and sweep over farms.

 

04. RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY

Duration 1:00

Rain is in the forecast for areas already hit with heavy downpours and flooding. (Susan Carter and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

 

05. DROUGHT IN THE SOUTH CONTINUES TO CAUSE PROBLEMS

Duration 0:50

Some areas in the South are still being plagued by drought. (Susan Carter and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

 

06. ACTUALITY: SLOW MOVING STORMS TO IMPACT CORN PLANTING EFFORTS

Duration 0:34

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks of the expected effects of a slow moving storm on planting.

 

07. ACTUALITY: SPILLWAY FLOODING MAY HAVE ONE BENEFIT TO SOME LANDS

Duration 0:38

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says, believe it or not. There could be a silver lining in the intentional flooding in Louisiana, especially since water levels are not coming up as high in some places as expected.

 

08. ACTUALITY: 8 TO 14 DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Duration 0:57

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the 8 to 14 day weather forecast.

 

09. FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE IN THE MID SOUTH

Duration 1:00

The after effects of the April rain showers in the mid south are still being felt. (Susan Carter and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

 

10. HOW LOW CAN U.S. BEEF PRODUCTION GO?

Duration 1:00

Next year could bring a significant drop in U.S. beef output, even as steer prices climb. (Gary Crawford and Gerry Bange)

 

11. BETTER PRICES PROMPTING PORK PRODUCERS TO EXPAND

Duration 0:49

With beef output next year expected to drop, pork producers appear to be rushing in to help fill the gap. (Gary Crawford and Gerry Bange)


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