Everett Griner gives us some information from the farm census. USDA NASS
Cotton Farmers Needed Recent Rain
The recent rainfall was a welcomed relief as Richey Seaton, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that the state had been suffering a dry spell.
Chambliss Believes Clean Water Restoration Act is Unnecessary
With everyone watching the House with the passing of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the Senate has been moving the Clean Water Restoration Act through the motions. And Senator Saxby Chambliss encourages producers to take notice.
NCC Chairman Testified on USDA Rules
National Cotton Board Chairman Jay Hardwick testified that the farm law’s changes on payment limitations and eligibility provisions were the most significant and far-reaching in more than two decades. He said producers face an enormous challenge trying to understand those changes and also are dealing with additional uncertainty caused by regulations that over-reached and guidelines and forms that seem to …
Importance of Pollinators
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Dave White says public education about the importance of pollinators to American Agriculture and our nation’s food supply is key in preventing populations of bees, butterflies and other natural pollinators from dwindling. AL: FL:
Sunbelt Expo Field Day is Tuesday
This coming Tuesday, July 7th, the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will take place in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details.
GA Cotton Acres Show Increase
USDA’s Crop Report that was released this week showed an increase in Georgia cotton acreage and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that Georgia is one of few states to show an increase.
Cotton Acreage Report
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their June acreage reports this morning as cotton numbers are down according to Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. USDA NASS
Peanut Acreage Report
Many expected to see lower numbers of peanuts acres this year as have been waiting for the National Agriculture Statistics Service to release their yearly June acreage report. And according to Tyron Spearman, now that the figures are out, we are seeing the lowest numbers of peanut acres in quite some time. USDA NASS
Nutrient Loss Heats Up Alongside the Weather
With the weather heating up quickly Dave Schwartz, national products manager for SFP, says now is the time to be concerned about nutrient loss.