All farmers have a certain window of opportunity to get their crops planted in order for a timely harvest, but Chip Blalock with the Sunbelt Ag Expo, notes that the window is much smaller and more specific for the Darrell Williams research farm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo.
There are a few peanut organizations who sent a letter showing their support for the new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has that story along with numbers indicating there are still a lot of peanuts available.
Earlier this week, the Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Peanut butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol. Director of Communications Joy Crosby says the event not only allowed them the opportunity to promote peanuts to state lawmakers, but they were also able to make a big difference in the community.
One of the focuses of the newly formed Florida Agritourism Association this legislative session is the development of directional signage to guide potential visitors to agritourism operations.
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on when farmers might see some movement on immigration reform, as well as information on the peanut price and farm bill education meetings for cotton growers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.
There are still a lot of questions as to how many acres of peanuts will be planted this year. And as Tyron Spearman reports, some feel it will be even less than first thought.
March is National Peanut Month and the Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2014 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, March 17th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a good nutrition story for peanuts.
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the peanut and cotton bases as well the continued watch of updates proposed to the Clean Water Act. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.
Food allergies is an issue many in the peanut industry continue to ask questions about. Tyron Spearman has a story on how some are seeking answers to the problem.
The peanut posted price continues to slide, as Tyron Spearman has an update of this week’s price. He also has information about what some are saying about the future of the peanut industry.
All farmers have a certain window of opportunity to get their crops planted in order for a timely harvest, but Chip Blalock with the Sunbelt Ag Expo, notes that the window is much smaller and more specific for the Darrell Williams research farm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo.
Earlier this week, the Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Peanut butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol. Director of Communications Joy Crosby says the event not only allowed them the opportunity to promote peanuts to state lawmakers, but they were also able to make a big difference in the community.
