The “Jimmy Carter: Georgia’s Native Son” display, chronicles President Jimmy Carter’s remarkable life from his roots in Plains to his White House years plus his humanitarian career through the Carter Center. And this exhibit will officially open this Saturday in Tifton, GA. as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Former President Jimmy Carter will assist in the ribbon cutting …
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Everett Griner explains how farmers have to adapt to today’s ever changing technology. Download Audio
Peanuts Steadily Coming In as Posted Price Rises Again
Peanut harvest is well underway across the growing regions as Tyron Spearman looks at how many have come in thus far along with the numbers from this week’s peanut posted price. Download Audio Download Audio
Farm Spending
With the budget battle continuing and the economy not looking a lot better, Everett Griner talks about how producers are preparing for new cuts. Download Audio
More Peanuts will be Needed Next Year
It’s not for sure just how short peanut supplies will be after this year’s crop is harvested, but Tyron Spearman looks at what’s being said and the fact it leads many to realize more peanuts are going to be needed next year. Download Audio
Sunbelt Continuing to Lead the Way in Showcasing Innovation
As we continue to count down to the Sunbelt Ag Expo coming up October 18-20, 2011, executive director Chip Blalock says they are very proud to once again offer insight into the latest technology and innovation. Download Audio
Twenty-fifth annual Georgia Peanut Tour held in Southwest Georgia
Tifton, GA – Oct. 3, 2011 – For many first time attendees on the 25th annual Georgia Peanut Tour the event provided them with an opportunity to actually walk through a peanut field and see peanuts plowed up with a digger at harvest. The tour kicked off last week and highlighted a cross section of the peanut industry. The tour …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Submission of Korea, Colombia and Panama Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the submission of the Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements and the benefits to the U.S. agricultural economy:
FL Seeking Woman of the Year in Agriculture Nominations
The Florida Department of Agriculture is encouraging producers to submit nominations for the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. Download Audio
Buy, or Repair
Producers today are taking a second look at big investments. Everett Griner tells us what some are doing. Download Audio