There are a variety of meetings and events taking place this week across the Southeast in the peanut industry as Tyron Spearman has a look at some you may be interested in attending. Download Audio
GA Cotton Producers Should Prepare for High Nematodes Pressure
UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait says this winter’s La Nina weather pattern will likely bring more issues with nematodes this year. Download Audio
New Nutrient Data Labels on Meat and Poultry Packaging
Joanne Holden with USDA’s Nutrition Data Laboratory says meat shoppers will now find nutrition data listed on single ingredient meat cuts, ground meat and poultry. Download Audio
GA Labor Survey Deadline Extended to March 16
The deadline for the labor survey that was sent out by the Georgia Department of Labor in mid-February has been extended to March 16th. Download Audio
Potato Growers Talk Trade in DC
During last week’s National Potato Council annual Potato D.C. Fly-In, nearly 150 growers and industry leaders received an opportunity to better understand and advocate for the industry’s most pressing federal policy priorities. And John Keeling, executive vice president and CEO of the National Potato Council, says one of those priorities was trade. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Payment for Environmental Services
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Payment for Environmental Services Program that pays participating ranchers to capture and store water on their land. More information about the program is available online at FRESP.org. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.
Alabama SLE Rodeo Week is Underway
It’s Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo week in Montgomery, Alabama as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the week not only includes the annual rodeo performances but also the annual Junior Beef Expo. Download Audio
Department Of Citrus’ Ackerman Discusses 2 Months On The Job
New Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Douglas Ackerman in these reports discusses his activities and plans and tells what message he’s been delivering to industry groups. Download Audio Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!
Trade-In Time
The demand for used farm equipment is growing. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of February 27, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.