Global agriculture poses a threat and Everett Griner tells us just what is happening.
Monsanto Introduces DP Class of 10
The Deltapine Class of 2010 has been officially announced and Dr. Dave Albers, Monsanto’s cotton germplasm lead, says when you combine it with the class of 09, southeastern farmers have several options for a 555 replacement.
Potato Consumption has Decreased During Recession
Agriculture Department Economist Gary Lucier says the current recession has not increased potato consumption as it has in the past. Mostly due to the crop’s dependency on the foodservice industry.
Cotton Exports Up
An increase in cotton exports is helping draw down cotton stocks and ultimately boosting the price.
ACA Using New Media Opportunities
With the new social media networks becoming more popular, Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Reid Blossom said it’s important for them to use these applications.
FL Beef vs the Competition
Florida Beef Council Board member Randy Bartle says there is a lot of meat competition out there right now and thus it’s important for the beef checkoff to continue it’s efforts in the state.
GBB Pleased with New Media Opportunities
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says using the new social media networks is an avenue that continues to grow for them.
Peanut Promotion Program Doing Good Job
Today Tyron Spearman has information about the peanut promotion program and how one man feels it’s doing a good job.
FL Commissioner Spotlight on the Florida Ag Stats Directory
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the ’09 Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. To view the directory online as a PDF file, click on FL Ag Stats Directory. To order a hardcopy of the directory, click on Brochures and Publications. The Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory is listed third on the online order form.
2009 Crops In
The financial outlook for farmers this year is gloomy. Everett Griner explains.