The U.S. is now the leader in having resistant weeds. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Brazil to Impose Cotton Sanctions
Brazil has moved to retaliate against the United States over U.S. cotton subsidies with a list totaling 102 products including both agricultural and industrial goods. Download Audio
EPA Taking a Breath Regarding Proposed Nutrient Standards
There has been a pause in the action regarding the EPA’s proposed nutrient water quality standards. Thanks in part to an effort headed up by District 2 Florida State Representative, Dave Murzin. Download Audio For more information visit the EPA Water Quality Standards site.
Peanut Usage is Rising
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning peanut usage. Download Audio
USDA Declares 98 GA Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 98 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rainfall that occurred from September 2009, and continuing.
Future for Southeast Farmers
Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets. Download Audio
USDA Analysts Project Better Cotton Situation
According to USDA Outlook Board Chairman, Gerry Bange, cotton producers are having a little better marketing year this year and could see even higher prices and more production in the coming season. Download Audio
Budget Woes a Difficult Issue for FL Legislators
With the Florida Legislature now in full swing for the 2010 session, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the budget issues they are facing are extremely difficult, but he hopes our representatives remember what a mainstay agriculture is to the Florida economy. Download Audio
Healthier Breads
Agricultural Research Service scientists are working to develop new and tasty whole-grain oat or barley breads that offer antioxidants, fiber, and other components in an array different from that found in traditional whole-wheat breads. Download Audio
USDA to Issue Peanut and Cotton Payments
USDA has announced they will issue approximately $121 million in partial 2009-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers with upland cotton and peanut base acres enrolled in USDA’s Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) program, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For more information on the direct and counter-cyclical payment programs including a table displaying the target price, projected average market …