Valley Irrigation was the recent winner of the Irrigation Association’s prestigious agricultural New Product Contest with their AutoPilot linear control panel.
MANA Helping Growers Cut Costs
Current economic conditions are making management and input decisions on the farm tough but according to Brian Ahrens, Northern Regional Manager for MANA, they can help.
Peanut Crop Update
Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with not only peanut harvest, but with a few other crops too.
Theft Deterrents for Irrigation Systems
Farm theft has been on the increase lately and one of the targets has been copper in irrigation systems, so Valmont Irrigation has been developing some theft deterrents. Product Application Manager for Valmont Industries, Scott Mauseth, talks about how this new technology can help protect your equipment. Listen to report:
USDA Updates Some Crop Production Estimates
This morning USDA updated some of the production estimates for this years crops as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.
Watching Commodity Prices Fall
As the stock market continues to fall, so do commodity prices as Tyron Spearman reports many farmers are already wondering how this will affect what they plant next year.
Sunbelt Expo Underway Today
The 31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today in Moultrie, Georgia as there will be exhibits and events that most anyone will enjoy during the 3-day event. Sunbelt’s Executive Director Chip Blalock invites everyone to attend. To learn more about this years event, click Here
Horizon Series Features FUEL
The question was posed, how many people walked to this meeting room today? Only two of the 30 or so attendees to the Horizon Luncheon Series presented by the Georgia Agribusiness Council raised their hands. Murray Campbell, CEO of First United Ethanol llc. (FUEL), knew he had captivated his audience of Georgia agri-leaders. FUEL is in the process of constructing …
Peanut Crop Forecast is Up
The August forecast for the U.S. peanut crop is out and according to USDA, it is up compared to the past two years. Tyron Spearman has those and other crop numbers.
Monsanto Holds Technology Showcase
Monsanto/Delta & Pine Land held their Technology Showcase this Thursday in Camilla, Georgia giving growers in attendace a chance to see some of the latest varieties and how they are developing during this years growing season. Dave Rylander spoke to those at the event and said their commitment continues with research efforts to develop varieties that best fit growers across …