INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 28, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – A Missouri high school FFA chapter that received a first-place prize in a recent regional competition has donated its winnings to help students in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., rebuild their FFA chapter and operations.
Migrant Workers
New laws related to migrant workers may doom some farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
PNC Bank Understands the Unique Needs of Agriculture
Brian Hofer with PNC Bank says they are one of the top 20 agricultural banks in the nation and have several financing options available to assist farmers and ranchers. Download Audio
Ongoing Farm Bill Audit Sessions Will Evaluate All Programs
Given the fact there will not be as many dollars available for the 2012 Farm Bill, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says they have begun holding audit sessions to review every program of the 2008 Farm Bill so they can get the information they need to make good decisions on tough spending questions down the road. Download Audio
Registration Deadline for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
Registration for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference wil close on Thursday, June 30. For more info on the conference to be held July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort log on to southernpeanutfarmers.org Download Audio
No-Till Farming
Everett Griner tells us how no-till farming is here to stay. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of June 20, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
New Weather Pattern Could Send Relief for Growers
As we continue to keep a close eye on the drought, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are signs indicating that some relief is on its way. Download Audio
GA Corn Crop Suffering
Tyron Spearman gives an update on how the hot, dry weather is affecting the GA corn crop. Download Audio
Peanut Allergy Research Continues
Research continues in the area of peanut allergies as Tyron Spearman has information on new efforts and what they may mean. Download Audio