The University of Florida will hold their annual Field Day event Thursday, September 4th at their Jay Research Facility. Barry Brecke talks about some of the things growers can learn about while there.
The August forecast for the U.S. peanut crop is out and according to USDA, it is up compared to the past two years. Tyron Spearman has those and other crop numbers.
Monsanto/Delta & Pine Land held their Technology Showcase this Thursday in Camilla, Georgia giving growers in attendace a chance to see some of the latest varieties and how they are developing during this years growing season. Dave Rylander spoke to those at the event and said their commitment continues with research efforts to develop varieties that best fit growers across the Southeast.
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The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place today at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. as farmers from across the region were on hand to see the progression of the crops being grown there. I had a chance to talk with both Sunbelt Executive Director Chip Blalock and Associate Farm Manager Michael Williams about the day and the crops.
Next Tuesday June 8th the annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Field Day will be held at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. The associate farm manager for Sunbelt is Michael Williams who soon will take over for his dad Darrell who has managed the research farm there since 1980, and invites farmers across the southeast to attend next week’s event.
According to the National Agriculture Statistics Service, peanut acres in the U.S. are up this year compared to last year. Tyron Spearman runs through those and other crop numbers which were released this morning. Report (1:15 mp3)
It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia.
Please find details regarding Lee’s memorial services at the end of this news post.
For nearly a decade until making a move into a new career opportunity last year, Lee was a regional representative of this radio network. He travelled the region and nation, and occassionally overseas, newsgathering and representing the network from his home location Read the rest of this entry »
The US Department of Agriculture announced this week that farmers are expecting to plant more soybeans and less corn. Despite the eight percent expected decline in acreage, National Corn Growers Association official say the forecast of 86 million acres is still historically high.
Today Tyron Spearman has a quick update on the fact some crops will not receive payments this time around and also reminds all farmers their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms need to be filled out and sent in as soon as possible. Report 1 (:20 mp3) Report 2 (:30 mp3)
Economic Outlook Conferences were recently held by the University of Georgia across the state and Tyron Spearman gives us the scoop on it. Tyron also tells us about an announcement which will be made by the USDA later this month. Report (1:15 mp3)
Plant Health Care’s Jeff Glass has information for growers concerning their satisfaction guarantee for a couple of their products used in the upcoming season. Report (1:00 mp3)
FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE - HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET?
As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline. Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is. Report (:45 mp3)
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Growers throughout the Southeast may be interested in finding out more about Specialty Fertilizer Products, a company who can help boost the yields of your crops. Report (1:00 mp3)
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It only happens once each five years and producers of any kind of agriculture products are required to be counted. We’re working with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in our region again to help get the word out about the Census of Agriculture, so stay tuned for lots of information and frequent reminders about it in the coming weeks. Agriculture Census questionnaires will be mailed the last week of this year and should be returned by the first week of February 2008. Prompt action by producers will save a lot of extra time and effort to chase down the forms not returned on time. Learn more from USDA’s special Census of Agriculture website.
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USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the November 1st crop estimates this morning, as Shiela Corley in Washington D.C. runs through the cotton numbers.
Being the dog lovers we are around the network headquarters, I thought I’d share this commentary in particular. It’s from Southeast AgNet’s long-time commentary producer, Everett Griner. He first did this one many years ago, and I recently asked him to do it again so it would become part of these network on-line archives. By the way, in case you’re not aware, all of Ev Griner’s daily commentaries can be found in the “Agri-View” category of this website. Enjoy! Report (1:15 mp3)
According to this mornings report, the forecast put out by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has the cotton and corn crops up, but peanut and soybean crops down. Report (1:30 mp3)
Like many fields this season, it’s been a struggle to keep the amount of water needed for the crops at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, but things are ready to go for their annual Field Day event coming up Tuesday.
Soybean rust research efforts continue here in the Southeast thanks to the funding help from various outlets. Report (1:00 wma) To track the latest information on soybean rust finds, Click Here
Georgia will be seeing quite a change in crop acreage this spring. Tyron Spearman has a look at the way growers are planing to switch what may be planted. Report (1:00 wma)
In this week’s pod cast, Florida cattlemen focus on the Greenbelt issue, a continuing resolution may effect the NRCS, the Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off this week, Florida grapefruit sales are up, Florida hosts the Commodity Classic, and Everett Griner hosts the Agriview.
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With soybean growers meeting in Tampa this week at the 2007 Commodity Classic, here is an interesting look at how soybean production came to the United States by way of the Southeast.
The University of Florida will hold their annual Field Day event Thursday, September 4th at their Jay Research Facility. Barry Brecke talks about some of the things growers can learn about while there. 
The August forecast for the U.S. peanut crop is out and according to USDA, it is up compared to the past two years. Tyron Spearman has those and other crop numbers.
Monsanto/Delta & Pine Land held their Technology Showcase this Thursday in Camilla, Georgia giving growers in attendace a chance to see some of the latest varieties and how they are developing during this years growing season.
Dave Rylander spoke to those at the event and said their commitment continues with research efforts to develop varieties that best fit growers across the Southeast.
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place today at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. as farmers from across the region were on hand to see the progression of the crops being grown there. I had a chance to talk with both Sunbelt Executive Director Chip Blalock and Associate Farm Manager Michael Williams about the day and the crops. 
Next Tuesday June 8th the annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Field Day will be held at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. The associate farm manager for Sunbelt is Michael Williams who soon will take over for his dad Darrell who has managed the research farm there since 1980, and invites farmers across the southeast to attend next week’s event. 
According to the National Agriculture Statistics Service, peanut acres in the U.S. are up this year compared to last year. Tyron Spearman runs through those and other crop numbers which were released this morning. 
It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. 
Leverage® 2.7SE insecticide from Bayer CropScience recently received EPA registration for soybeans and is also registered for cotton.
The US Department of Agriculture announced this week that farmers are expecting to plant more soybeans and less corn. Despite the eight percent expected decline in acreage, National Corn Growers Association official say the forecast of 86 million acres is still historically high.
oday Tyron Spearman has a quick update on the fact some crops will not receive payments this time around and also reminds all farmers their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms need to be filled out and sent in as soon as possible. 
Plant Health Care’s Jeff Glass has information for growers concerning their satisfaction guarantee for a couple of their products used in the upcoming season. 
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the November 1st crop estimates this morning, as Shiela Corley in Washington D.C. runs through the cotton numbers. 
Being the dog lovers we are around the network headquarters, I thought I’d share this commentary in particular. It’s from Southeast AgNet’s long-time commentary producer, Everett Griner. He first did this one many years ago, and I recently asked him to do it again so it would become part of these network on-line archives. By the way, in case you’re not aware, all of Ev Griner’s daily commentaries can be found in the “Agri-View” category of this website. Enjoy!
