Georgia’s next Agriculture Commissioner, Republican Gary Black, will be the first person other than incumbent Tommy Irvin to hold the post since 1969. Download Audio
Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues
Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio
Peanut Harvest Nears 75 Percent & Low Signups for ACRE and SURE
The latest figures show peanut harvest is right at 75% complete, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a look at a couple of USDA programs that haven’t seen the signup numbers some expected. Harvest: Download Audio Programs: Download Audio
Vicious Circle
Everett Griner explains just how the food chain will get tighter. Download Audio
USDA is Helping Peanut Industry
When Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week, he told a few peanut growers that USDA has been doing things to help their industry, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Food Safety
Everett Griner explains how food safety will remain risky. Download Audio
GA Peanut Commission Using Research Dollars Wisely
Promotion and research efforts are a main focus for the Georgia Peanut Commission and board member, Donald Chase, says they work hard to be judicious with the producer’s dollars as they are producers as well. Download Audio
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio
Peanut Posted Price Rises
The peanut posted price saw a rise again this week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …