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Clean Water Rules Comment Period Extended

by Julie – June 11th, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period for its Waters of the U.S. proposal.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Field Crops –Florida –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Vegetables

Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Opposes changes in 2014 Farm Bill

by Randall – June 11th, 2014

From the Georgia Peanut Commission:

June 11, 2014 – Washington, D.C.- The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) joined other farm organizations in signing a letter encouraging lawmakers to oppose all amendments to the Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that may harm the new 2014 Farm Bill law.

The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the Florida Peanut Producers Association, Mississippi Peanut Growers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Peanuts

Hand Picked

by Dan – June 11th, 2014

Everett Griner wonders if hand-harvested crops will vanish in today’s Agri View.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Field Crops –Florida –Fruits –General –Georgia –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Peanut Exports are Down

by Randall – June 9th, 2014

Tyron Spearman

Tyron Spearman

The latest numbers concerning peanut exports show a slide in some areas, but an increase in others. Tyron Spearman has the details.

Filed as: Field Crops –Peanuts

Peanut Calendar

by Randall – June 9th, 2014

Tyron Spearman has information about some upcoming events that may be of interest to farmers across the Southeast.

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –Georgia –Peanuts

Up and Down Ride

by Dan – June 9th, 2014

Everett Griner talks about farmers struggle and the economic ride in today’s Agri View.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Seeds –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Alabama Peanut Referendum Reminder

by Randall – June 6th, 2014

Tyron Spearman

Tyron Spearman

Peanut farmers in Alabama are being reminded about the referendum vote which is coming up. Tyron Spearman has the details.

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –General –Peanuts

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 6

by Dan – June 6th, 2014

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Filed as: Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Industry News Release –Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Seeds –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

National Peanut Board Launches New Educational Series

by Randall – June 6th, 2014

The National Peanut Board has launched an online consumer educational series called “The Journey of a Peanut Butter Jar”, as Tyron Spearman has the details.

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Peanuts

Missing Factor in Feeding Our Children

by Dan – June 6th, 2014

Everett Griner talks about the missing factor in measuring the success of feeding our children in today’s Agri View.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Citrus –Corn –Dairy –Field Crops –Florida –Fruits –General –Georgia –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Peanut Price Update and New Peanut Roasting Plant in Georgia

by Randall – June 5th, 2014

Tyron Spearman has an update on the latest price information for peanuts along with a story about a brand new peanut roasting plant in Georgia.

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Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Peanuts

Tax Extenders Bill Pushed After November Election

by Julie – June 5th, 2014

Farmers and ranchers are anxiously waiting for Congress to move on the tax extenders bill that American Farm Bureau tax policy specialist Pat Wolff says is needed to re-instate a list of tax provisions that expired at the end of last year. However, it now looks like they will have to wait until after the November election.

Filed as: Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Peanut Planting Continues

by Randall – June 4th, 2014

Peanut planting across the belt continues, but as Tyron Spearman reports, it’s nearing completion in some areas.

Filed as: Field Crops –Peanuts

AgNet This Week: Ag Appropriations; Crop Insurance Deadline

by Julie – June 3rd, 2014

AgNet This Week

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports regarding the ag appropriations bill, the upcoming crop insurance deadline and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue.

Filed as: Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Cotton –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Livestock –Peanuts –Specialty Crops –USDA-NRCS

Peanut Stocks Continue to Drop

by Randall – June 3rd, 2014

The latest peanut stocks and processing numbers are out and Tyron Spearman reports good news for farmers in that stocks of peanuts continue to drop.

Filed as: Field Crops –Peanuts

The Journey of a Peanut Butter Jar

by Julie – June 3rd, 2014

An online consumer educational series,”The Journey of a Peanut Butter Jar”, invites readers to learn about how their favorite jar of peanut butter supports farming families, communities, the economy and the environment.

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Peanuts

The More You Give

by Dan – June 3rd, 2014

vegetables Everett Griner talks about farmers feeding the world in today’s Agri View.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Dairy –Field Crops –Florida –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Crop Insurance Deadline Nearing

by Randall – June 2nd, 2014

Tyron Spearman

Tyron Spearman

Tyron Spearman has a reminder for growers that a crop insurance deadline is coming up this week.

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –Georgia –Peanuts

Controlling Imported Bugs

by Dan – June 2nd, 2014

bagrada-bug Everett Griner talks about farmers contending with imported bugs in today’s Agri View.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

New Peanut Products Coming

by Randall – May 30th, 2014

Those who love peanuts and the various peanut products will be interested to know about some of the new ones coming out this summer. Tyron Spearman has the details.

Filed as: Field Crops –Peanuts

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 30

by Dan – May 30th, 2014

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

For more information: Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Industry News Release –Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Review of Waters of the U.S. Rule Analysis Finds Significant Errors

by Julie – May 29th, 2014

A new report claims that the EPA failed to provide a realistic explanation of the scope, costs and benefits of the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Poultry –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Forecasts for Peanut Exports Vary

by Randall – May 29th, 2014

As the new crop continues to be planted, Tyron Spearman reports forecasts for peanut exports do vary some.

Filed as: Field Crops –Peanuts

Cutting Out the Middle Man

by Dan – May 29th, 2014

12-20-farmers-market Everett Griner talks about farmers tapping a new market for selling their products in today’s Agri View.

Filed as: Agri View –Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Dairy –Field Crops –Florida –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Trying to Enhance Water Efficiency

by Randall – May 28th, 2014

Work is underway in efforts to enhance water efficiency, as Tyron Spearman has the details.

Filed as: Alabama –Field Crops –Florida –General –Georgia –Peanuts

EPA Administrator Defends Waters of the U.S. Rule

by Julie – May 27th, 2014

Gina McCarthy

As momentum continues to build for the withdrawal of the Waters of the U.S. rule, Environmental Protection Agency Director Gina McCarthy defends the rule and purpose for it.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

USDA Video: Venture Conservationist -USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program

by Dan – May 27th, 2014

USDA announces Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Seeds –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –USDA-NRCS –Vegetables

Managing Big Data

by Julie – May 26th, 2014

When it comes to big data, American Farm Bureau Economist Matt Erickson says the main priority right now is education and awareness.

Filed as: Alabama –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Seeds –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables

Update on Farm Bill Crop Programs

by Randall – May 26th, 2014

Tyron Spearman

Tyron Spearman

There are still a few questions about certain programs in the new Farm Bill, so Tyron Spearman looks at some of those and how they affect various crops grown here in the Southeast.

Filed as: Corn –Cotton –Field Crops –General –Peanuts –Soybeans

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23

by Dan – May 23rd, 2014

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

For more information: Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Alabama –Aquaculture –Beef –Cattle –Citrus –Corn –Cotton –Dairy –Equine –Field Crops –Florida –Forestry –Fruits –General –Georgia –Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture –Livestock –Nursery Crops –Peanuts –Pork –Poultry –Seeds –Sheep-Goats –Soybeans –Specialty Crops –Sugar –Vegetables –Weather

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