For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says it was do or die time at the capitol as the legislators faced day 30 of the 40 day legislative session, also known as cross over day. Download Audio
Nematodes Could Threaten Biofuels Production
A recent survey studying the nematode populations of crops used for biofuels found that the widespread occurrence of plant-parasitic nematodes and the nematode population densities may present a potential risk to biofuels production. Download Audio
A Few More Cotton Acres are Needed
Many are looking forward to the planting intentions report which comes out next Wednesday, but Tyron Spearman talks about how one recent speaker commented about how more acres of cotton will be needed this year. Download Audio
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 26, 2010
Here’s this week’s 03-26-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
2 in 1 Test Detects E-Coli Faster
Researchers have developed a two-in-one test that can detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for food poisoning and the toxins it produces. Download Audio
Factors Affecting Possible Peanut Acreage
Today Tyron Spearman has information presented at a recent meeting on the factors that will affect how many acres of peanuts may be planted this spring. Download Audio
ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators
Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio
GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor
Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio
Agricultural Grant Opportunities Available
USDA is offering numerous grant programs for farmers. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative has funds to address five key societal challenges, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. And USDA’s Risk Management Agency also has funds available for partnership agreement grants. Download Audio
Peanut Proud Festival this Saturday
There is a big peanut event coming up this Saturday which Tyron Spearman says is open for all to attend. Download Audio