Rains this past weekend across the peanut growing areas here in the Southeast will make a difference when digging resumes, as Tyron Spearman has a look at this week’s crop conditions. Download Audio
Deadline to get Bollgard Cotton Seed & Growing Peanuts in the NW
September 30th is the deadline cotton growers need to be aware of concerning making purchases of a certain seed technology, as Tyron Spearman has that information along with looking at how a farmer is growing peanuts in an area most wouldn’t expect. Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio
Benefits & Risks of Night Spraying in Peanut Fields
White mold problems have been found in many peanut fields this year, so I asked University of Georgia’s Bob Kemerait if spraying fields at night could be solution.. Download Audio But Kimmerait also looks at the risks with night spraying.. Download Audio
AL Crops Continue to Suffer from Limited Rainfall
According to the latest Alabama Crop Progress and Condition Report the crop conditions continue to decline due to limited rainfall. Download Audio
GA Peanut Producers Give Update on 2010 Crop
Georgia peanut producers and Georgia Peanut Commission Board members John Harrell and Joe Boddiford give their perspectives on the 2010 peanut crop so far. Download Audio
Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation
Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. Download Audio
Most Crop Prices are Looking Good & AL Billboards Promoting Peanuts
Cotton, corn, and soybean prices are looking pretty good right now as Tyron Spearman looks where those crops stand compared to peanut prices at this point. Download Audio And Tyron has information about two new billboards in Alabama put up just in time for peanut harvest by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Download Audio
No Disaster Aid for Peanuts
USDA released a summary of the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance which includes various crops, but one that many Southeastern growers noticed right away was missing is peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Peanut Pricing and Loan Updates
Today Tyron Spearman looks at this week’s pricing for peanuts along with an update on how many tons are still on loan. Download Audio
F.A.D.
Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio