A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
The Unveiling of the New MyPlate Nutritional Symbol
The MyPlate nutritional symbol has been officially released to rave reviews as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it provides a simple symbolic message to consumers regarding what they need to include in a healthy diet. Download Audio
Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations & USDA Unveils My Plate
USDA is currently seeking nominations for positions on the Peanut Standards Board as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about USDA’s unveiling of “My Plate”. Nominations: Download Audio My Plate: Download Audio
Cost of Peanuts Rising
There are a variety of reasons why the costs of peanuts will be rising as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio
Record Demand for Peanuts
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest stocks and demand report which points to a record demand for peanuts right now. Download Audio
Argentina Peanut Harvest Underway & Agriculture gets Small Portion of Farm Bill
The peanut harvest is underway over in Argentina as Tyron Spearman looks at how that is progressing along with a reminder of just how much of the farm bill actually goes to agriculture. Argentina: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio
Peanut Supply Estimates Lowered
Today Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut supply estimate numbers. Download Audio
Tough Spring
2011 is a hard year to get a start and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
More Peanut Donations for Tornado Victims
More recent storm victims are being helped by donations of peanut products as Tyron Spearman has this update. Download Audio
Dust Free??
Regulating the emission of dust? Everett Griner gives his view about the EPA trying to control crop dust. Download Audio