Everett Griner tells us how the southeast and the southwest if facing a long dry year. Download Audio
Drought Adding to High Input Cost for Cotton Farmers
The lingering drought is obviously creating some challenges for our cotton growers and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says one of those is the addition of just one more expenditure to an already expensive crop. Download Audio
Little Relief in Site for Drought Stricken Southeast
The drought is continuing to tighten its grip on the southeast and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the long range forecast shows the high pressure staying with us for much of June with a possible tropical storm the only real hope for relief. Download Audio
Alabama Drought Affecting Cattle Producers
When it comes to the livestock industry in Alabama, Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation, said their members who raise livestock are feeling the effects of the drought as much as anyone. Download Audio
FL NRCS Preparing for Hurricane Season
As of June 1st we were officially in the 2011 Hurricane Season and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they have programs in place in preparation of a disaster. Download Audio
AL NRCS and FSA Working Together to Assist Producers
Considering the recent disasters that have hit our state the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service want to remind producers of assistance that may be available to them. As Alabama FSA Executive Director Daniel Robinson says the two agencies often work together to assist the producer. Download Audio
South Florida Watermelon Season Goes Out with a Whimper
South Florida watermelon growers were able to overcome the winter freezes to produce a bumper crop, but multi-county extension agent, Gene McAvoy, says unfortunately they saw little demand for their product. 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