The 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up in just a few weeks as Tyron Spearman has this reminder that today is the last day to pre-register for the event. Download Audio
Sweet ‘Taters
New recipes have come about that has this veggie in greater demand. Everett Griner fills us in on some of it. Download Audio
FL State Fairgrounds to be Site of Presidential Tea Party Debate
TAMPA – The Florida State Fair Authority announced today that the State Fairgrounds has been selected as the host site for the September 12, 2011 Republican Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Tea Party Express.
NRCS Disaster Recovery Funds Available to AL Producers
Alabama NRCS resource conservationist, John Curtis, gives details on funding available to AL producers recovering from the spring tornadoes. Download Audio
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of ATL in Water Wars
There have been some major developments in the ongoing water wars as a federal appeals court has overturned the ruling that would require Atlanta to cut back withdrawals from Lake Lanier to the 1970 levels. Download Audio
FL NRCS Proud of the Success of the Migratory Bird Initiative
NRCS Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, says that they were extremely pleased with the successful efforts of the Migratory Bird Initiative. Download Audio
Putnam Not Set to Run for Gov in 2014
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has recently stated that he’s not considering running for governor in 2014. Download Audio
GA Immigration Law Goes Into Affect July 1
Georgia’s new immigration law will officially go into affect Friday, July 1, but Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says the repercussions on the ag sector have been pretty evident for awhile now. Download Audio
New Food Safety Campaign
A new ad campaign is using humor to address the very serious subject of food safety. Download Audio
GA Senators Pleased with Drought Declaration
Tyron Spearman today has information on how a couple of Senators from Georgia are pleased with USDA’s recent drought declaration. Download Audio