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Frustration with FTA Delay Growing in Other Countries

Randall Weiseman September 7, 2011 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The frustration over the delay of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea is extending across our borders. Download Audio

Food Allergies by the Numbers

Randall Weiseman September 7, 2011 Ag "Outdoors", Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

According to a recent study more U.S. children under the age of 18 have a food allergy than previously estimated. Download Audio

2011 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day Underway

Randall Weiseman September 7, 2011 Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

The 2011 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day is underway as the annual event started at the University of Georgia’s Gibbs Farm and then will move over to UGA’s Lang and Rigdon Farms. A good crowd is on hand enjoying not only the information being provided, but also the cooler weather after the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee passed …

Need to Strengthen Crop Insurance & Argentina Planting More Peanuts

Randall Weiseman September 6, 2011 Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has information from a recent hearing where those particpating stressed the need to strengthen the crop insurance program along with an update on what’s happening in Argentina and how they look to plant more peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio

Disaster Deadlines Fast Approaching

Randall Weiseman September 6, 2011 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

With producers experiencing a challenging year, FSA administrator Bruce Nelson reminds them that the application deadline for several disaster assistance programs is coming up September 30, 2011. Download Audio

Prosperity Where?

Dan September 6, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture has had its problems too. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio

GCC Invites Producers to Attend UGA Field Day on Wednesday

Randall Weiseman September 5, 2011 Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton invites all growers to attend the UGA Cotton and Peanut Field day this Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Download Audio

Government Payments to Producers are Down

Randall Weiseman September 5, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Looking at numbers released by USDA, government payments to farmers have dropped to a level that haven’t been seen in a few years as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio

Roby Hears Concerns Regarding Crop Insurance and Conservation

Randall Weiseman September 5, 2011 Alabama, Cotton, Peanuts

U.S. Representative and House Ag Committee Member Martha Roby was back home last week to host a Farm Bill Listening Session for Alabama peanut producers. Download Audio

Producers Reminded of Upcoming FFB Annual Meeting Registration Deadline

Randall Weiseman September 5, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting will be held October 6-8, 2011 and the Federation’s Andrew Walmsley says the registration deadline is coming up this week. Download Audio

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Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about what we can do, we’re talking with Nick Tinsley, seed treatment technical field representative with BASF, who says one important action is to keep treated seeds covered. About Growing Matters BeSure! Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed […]
Covering the Basics of Summer Cover Crops
By Sarah Strauss The recent rising temperatures are a reminder that summer is approaching, and the beginning of the rainy season is a great time to start planting cover crops. If you are looking for a method to invest in your soil health, cover crops are one option. By definition, cover crops are planted to […]