A variety of researchers and others in the peanut industry are in Clearwater Beach, Florida this week for the 42nd annual American Peanut Research and Education Society’s meeting. I talked with University of Florida’s Maria Gallo, incoming president of APRES and program committee chair for this year’s event on what this meeting is all about, and also caught up with …
Congress Running Out of Time to Work on Estate Tax
With less than 30 legislative days left on the Congressional calendar, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says time is running out for Congress to act on the estate tax. The federation is working to encourage passage of a bill with a higher exemption and a lower rate. Basford explains how the exemption and rate are tied together and why they …
Farm Exports
The key to success is diversity and Everett Griner tells just how diversified we are. Download Audio
Peanut Acreage Should Meet Demand & Testing Peanut Row Patterns
If the acreage planted produces the average amount of peanuts this year there should be enough to meet overall demand, as Tyron Spearman looks at those numbers along with information about peanut row patterns research that was discussed last week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day. Acreage: Download Audio Patterns: Download Audio
Time for GA Cotton Farmers to Make PGR Management Decisions
Extension Cotton Agronomist with the University of Georgia, Guy Collins, gives a quick snapshot on where we stand regarding Georgia’s cotton crop and what farmers should be focusing on now. Download Audio
Peanut Crop Looks Good
University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley says while overall the peanut crop looks good at this time, growers need to make sure they stay up with things. Download Audio
A Look at the Soybean and Cotton Market
USDA chief economist, Joe Glauber, talks about big factors in the soybean and cotton markets. Download Audio
Crops at Sunbelt Field Day in Good Condition Despite Wacky Weather
Sunbelt Ag Expo held their annual Field Day late last week, and even though the farm has experienced a roller coaster of weather patterns recently, Executive Director, Chip Blalock, and Farm Manager, Michael Williams, said the crops were in good condition for the event. Download Audio
President Supports FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
President Obama has released a statement supporting Senate Bill 510, The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Download Audio
USDA’s Latest Crop Report
This morning USDA released their latest update of some of this year’s crops as Gary Crawford has a look at the numbers. Download Audio