The 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up in just a few weeks as Tyron Spearman has this reminder that today is the last day to pre-register for the event. Download Audio
New Food Safety Campaign
A new ad campaign is using humor to address the very serious subject of food safety. Download Audio
GA Senators Pleased with Drought Declaration
Tyron Spearman today has information on how a couple of Senators from Georgia are pleased with USDA’s recent drought declaration. Download Audio
Feral Hogs
This is a problem growing by leaps and bounds. Everett Griner tells us how professionals are now getting involved with this. Download Audio
Statement by the Press Secretary on Pending Free Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON – Today, Press Secretary Jay Carney made the following statement on progress on Trade Adjustment Assistance for American workers and pending free trade agreements that will support tens of thousands of American jobs.
FFA Chapter Donates Winnings to help Joplin FFA Chapter Rebuild
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 28, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – A Missouri high school FFA chapter that received a first-place prize in a recent regional competition has donated its winnings to help students in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., rebuild their FFA chapter and operations.
Migrant Workers
New laws related to migrant workers may doom some farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Ongoing Farm Bill Audit Sessions Will Evaluate All Programs
Given the fact there will not be as many dollars available for the 2012 Farm Bill, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says they have begun holding audit sessions to review every program of the 2008 Farm Bill so they can get the information they need to make good decisions on tough spending questions down the road. Download Audio
Registration Deadline for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
Registration for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference wil close on Thursday, June 30. For more info on the conference to be held July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort log on to southernpeanutfarmers.org Download Audio
Peanut Allergy Research Continues
Research continues in the area of peanut allergies as Tyron Spearman has information on new efforts and what they may mean. Download Audio