USDA’s predictions for this year’s peanut crop have dropped again as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers. Download Audio
Counter Cyclical Payments for Peanuts
Today Tyron Spearman has the figures concerning counter cyclical payments for peanuts. Download Audio
Alabama’s McMillan urges Obama, Congress to make Free Trade Agreements a Reality
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama . . . Chances for passage of the three Free Trade Agreements improved greatly with recent developments in Congress, according to Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industry. But, he said, momentum can be lost if partisanship takes precedence over progress and jobs creation.
GA Peanut Commission Getting Set for 25th Annual Peanut Tour
The Georgia Peanut Commission will be hosting it’s 25th Annual Georgia Peanut Tour this week and executive director Don Koehler tells us what participants can expect. Download Audio
How to Grow More
Today Everett Griner explains to us how food production must be re-invented. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of September 19, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Georgia Peanut Grower Receives Naturally Remarkable Planters Award
Georgia peanut grower, Barry Martin, was one of three winners in a first-of-its-kind program developed by Planters, with the support of the National Peanut Board and other peanut industry organizations. The Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards recognizes peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their communities.
FFB Preparing for 2012 Farm Bill with Tailgate Meetings
In order to better prepare for the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill, Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of National Affairs Adam Basford, says they recently held tailgate meetings throughout the state. Download Audio
USDA Designates 11 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas, with Assistance also to Florida, Georgia and Mississippi
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Alabama as natural disaster areas because of losses caused by drought that began April 1, 2011, and continues. The counties are:
Florida Senate Redistricting Plan Coming in December
From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Sept. 22, 2011 The Florida Senate plan to carve up the state’s political districts will start to emerge in early December. The Senate Reapportionment Committee said Thursday it expects to begin considering a redistricting bill during the week of Dec. 5, after a Nov. 1 deadline for the public, interest groups …