Peanut contracts are being offered this week for those who still have some from last years crop as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Land Values
Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio
Peanuts for the Good Life
Peanuts are affordable and tasty, but Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says many consumers are unaware of their nutritional benefits. Download Audio
No More Major Changes to National Ag Budget & GA Peanut Day
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what is being said about possible budgets cuts to agriculture in our nation’s capitol along with a reminder about an event coming up this Thursday in Atlanta. Plus Tyron also has information about the passing well known to many in the peanut industry. Passing: Download Audio Ag Budget: Download Audio Peanut Day: Download Audio
New Peanut Truck
There’s a new truck out on the roads which is promoting peanuts in a variety of ways as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
5 Billion More
Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio
House Ag Committee Passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act
There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio
Timely Planting of Peanuts to Avoid Virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus is a concern for many peanut growers as Tyron Spearman looks at information given about planting dates to fit the newer varieties. Download Audio
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.”
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up…