Well many activities are scheduled for this weekend and predicting when summer storms are most likely to appear can help avoid a soggy picnic. Download Audio
Update on Southeastern Cotton Crop
The National Ag Statistics Service will release their final crop acreage report for cotton on Wednesday, June 30. But in the meantime we checked in with cotton producers from around our region to get their perspective on how the crop is progressing. And it seems that rain is the overall theme of the season so far. AL Crop Update Download …
Swiftmud Unveils Pumping Limits During Freezes
It seems that last January’s severe freeze is continuing to have lingering effects on agriculture as the Southwest Florida Water Management District has unveiled a plan to limit the amount of water growers can pump during freezes. And Hillsborough County strawberry grower, Michelle Williamson, says many growers are already implementing crop-protection alternatives, however these will ultimately have an impact on …
GA Cotton Farmers Starting to Shift Focus
Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that planting progress is looking good and many farmers have now shifted their focus to weed control. Download Audio
Cotton Crop off to a Good Start
US cotton farmers are getting off to a good start this year, as acreage is up and planting is on track. And Agriculture Department Meteorologist Brad Rippey adds that there is more good news on the topic of quality. Download Audio
El Niño Fading
Everett Griner gives us an outlook of weather changes in South America. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet Adds Social-Media Platforms
Southeast AgNet is now posting news updates on both Twitter and Facebook! Follow ag news on Twitter at SoutheastAgNet or visit http://twitter.com/SoutheastAgNet. Facebook members are invited to become a fan of the Southeast AgNet company page, and non-Facebook members may view the page by CLICKING HERE!. See you on the social-media sites!
Vidalia Onion Crop Looking Good
Despite a wet winter, spring and start to harvest, Georgia’s famous Vidalia Onion crop is looking good. Download Audio
GA Cotton Planting Been Hit or Miss So Far
The Georgia cotton crop experienced a record yield in 2009, and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says they are optimistic about this season as well. Eventhough, they are dealing with a couple of issues during planting. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
2009 was a Record Year for GA Cotton Farmers
The 2009 cotton season may have been a challenging one, but when all things were said and done, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says it was also a record setting one for Georgia growers. Download Audio