During a time where sustainability is a key issue, James Pruden, Director of Business and Industry Public Relations for Cotton Incorporated, says that they are working to clarify some misconceptions that consumers may have about cotton’s environmental impact.
Exploitable Weaknesses Found in the Palmer Amaranth
Cotton farmers faced another tough year in the battle against the mighty pig weed, but UGA extension agronomist Stanley Culpepper, says not all is lost as they do feel they’ve made progress with finding some weaknesses in the pest.
Peanuts Continue to Roll In
As harvest continues, Tyron Spearman says peanuts are rolling in as many have their eyes on a possible weather system that may affect things next week.
Food Preservation
Dehydrated food is catching on. Everett Griner explains.
Ag Education
Everett Griner talks about some agriculture programs being taught to our children on several levels of education.
Cotton Board Referendum to Conclude Next Week
The Cotton Board referendum that is being conducted among U.S. cotton producers and importers will wrap up November 10, 2009. For more information visit the Cotton Board or USDA website.
AFB Says Senate Climate Change Bill Has Flaws As Well
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman testified before the Senate Environment Committee regarding the Senate’s version of climate change legislation.
Peanut Crop & Stocks and Processing Update
Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with the peanut harvest and also has the latest peanut stocks and processing figures. Crop: Stocks:
GA Development Authority can Help Farmers During Tight Economy
With tough times facing farmers, David Skinner with the Georgia Development Authority says that they have loan options for producers who are looking to improve or upgrade their operations.
Peanut Institute on Obesity
The Peanut Institute has relased information concerning obesity, as Tyron Spearman has the story.