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"On the Farm" Radio

814 Knightly Lane

Mount Sidney, VA 24467

(540) 363-3938

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Notice: We welcome two new affiliate radio stations: WATA in Boone, North Carolina and WKCJ in Ronceverte-Lewisburg, WV. Our program is currently broadcast on 15 affiliated radio stations. We recently revised our sponsorship rates, which are now as little as $7.00 per station per day. See the new rate card here>>

Farm organization: Climate change legislation will hurt agriculture.

Eastern U.S. expected to be drought-free this summer - Based on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, all areas east of the Mississippi River are expected to be free of drought conditions between now and September, 2009. South Texas and California may see drought conditions persist for quite some time. See graphic forecast here>>

Climate change bill passed by House; U.S. agriculture industry fears negative impact - The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives June 26 in a close vote of 219-212. Officials in the agriculture industry say the legislation will negatively impact agriculture by raising production costs and lowering farm income. More here>>

Farm Aid rallies support for dairy farmers hit by economic crisis - More than 13,200 Americans signed on to Farm Aid’s petition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in June, which called on Secretary Tom Vilsack to take immediate action to stop the loss of dairy farmers due to low milk prices. According to Farm Aid and its supporters, the dairy crisis is threatening the health of local and regional economies and promising increased reliance on imports and factory farms for dairy products. More here>>

Wheat yields expected to be down in PA - Based on the condition of the wheat crop as of June 1, Pennsylvania's 2009 production of winter wheat is expected to be 10 percent below 2008, according to the Pennsylvania Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. More here>>

Additional News

Nearly 7,000 acres in WV treated for Gypsy Moth - WV Agriculture Commissioner Gus R. Douglass recently announced that the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and USDA Forest Service completed treating 6,930 acres of federal, state and private lands in West Virginia with pheromone flakes for low-level gypsy moth infestations under the Slow-the-Spread (STS) Program.

Peanut production turning the corner - After an extremely rocky winter and spring, peanut growers are optimistic their products will be making a comeback in the hearts and cupboards of American consumers.

TV program improves attitudes toward agriculture - Results of a recent survey show that "America's Heartland," a weekly half-hour public television series that explores and celebrates American agriculture and farm families, is significantly improving attitudes about agriculture among non-farm viewers.

Time Warner Cable to carry RFD-TV - Rural and agricultural television programming just received a big boost in potential viewership. Time Warner Cable and RFD-TV, LLC recently announced a multi-year affiliation agreement which should bring the rapidly growing rural television network into millions of new homes. Programming includes a wide-variety of shows focused on agriculture, equine, rural lifestyle and traditional music offerings.

Easy chair reading:

See Jeff Ishee’s recommended reading list on rural and agricultural topics here>>

Highlights from the Ag Calendar July 23: Maryland Commodity Classic - Maryland Grain Producers in Partnership with University of Maryland Researchers showcase research and industry updates; Location: Queen Anne's County 4-H Park; Contact: Lynne Hoot 410-956-5771 July 24: Virginia Cantaloupe Festival; Halifax County Fairgrounds, Turbeville; Contact: Halifax County Chamber; See web site; Call 888.458.1003 or 434.572.3085 Complete calendar available here>>


	Television schedule here>>

Need a laugh? See our Farm Jokes page

"Why some men wear earrings"

"City slickers and watermelon"