Farmers in 9 states must wait. What for? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
New Products Introduced at Sunbelt Field Day
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place today in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman was there and talks about the many new products that were introduced to growers attending. Download Audio
Both Organic and Biotechnology can Contribute to Food Production
After a brief dormancy, USDA’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture has been ramped back up in hopes the panel can recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers. Download Audio
ASA Calls on Congress to Support Transportation and Infrastructure
July 7, 2011…Saint Louis, Missouri… As Congress considers several transportation issues and measures, including appropriations bills and the potential Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill by the authorizing committees, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is urging support for its top transportation and infrastructure priorities.
NCGA Appreciates Bipartisan Work on Senate Ethanol Compromise
WASHINGTON (July 7, 2011) — National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott released the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a bipartisan compromise on ethanol tax incentives. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have tirelessly led efforts on behalf of the ethanol industry for the past several weeks.
Sunbelt Research Farm Struggling with Drought Conditions
Farmers from around our region are taking a little time from their fields today to visit those at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Research Farm during their annual Field Day event. And executive director Chip Blalock says they will see many of the same issues and concerns. Download Audio
Migrant Problems
Vegetable growers are facing labor problems. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S.-Mexico Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the agreement signed today by Mexico and the United States to resolve the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute:
Peanut Usage is Up as Stocks Dwindle
According to the latest peanut stocks and processing report, stocks are going down while usage is still rising as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio
That’s Corny!
Everett Griner tells us how corn has become America’s most vital grain crop, worldwide! Download Audio