Asgrow Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield™ soybeans are now available for southeastern farmers and Elberton, Georgia farmer Bobby Eavenson says he has seen firsthand their higher yield potential. Download Audio Contact your local Monsanto representative for more info.
Sugarcane Growers Scheduled to Face More Water Restrictions
The lingering drought is straining water supplies for sugar cane growers and other farmers and will soon force them to cut their water use by 45 percent. Download Audio
AL Ag Community Pitching in to Help Those Affected by Tornadoes
The destructive tornadoes that hit our region may no longer be making the national headlines, but Jeff Helms with the Alabama Farmers Federations says the ag community continues to remember and assist those affected. Download Audio
Immigration Reform Being Discussed on a Federal Level
Even after state legislative sessions have come to a close, immigration remains a hot button issue as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says they realize the need for federal reform. Download Audio
Alabama Beef Summer Grilling Promotion
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, Erin Hunter with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association reminds county associations wanting to take part in the the annual beef summer grilling promotion to contact their office in Montgomery. Download Audio
FBC Board Members Represent Producers
The Florida Beef Council held their quarterly meeting last week as Ashley Hughes explains the board members all represent different organizations involved in cattle production. Download Audio
Georgia Ready for June Beef Month
Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says they have some very exciting plans for the upcoming June Beef Month. Download Audio
Growing Organic Peanuts in the Southeast
It does take some work, but Tyron Spearman reports today that organic peanuts can be grown here in the Southeast. Download Audio
A Look At Florida Citrus Weather, Packing, Processing, Coming Events
This report notes there have been extreme drought conditions in parts of the Florida citrus belt, updates packinghouse and processing plant activities, and reports on several upcoming citrus events. Download Audio
CRP Success
Everett Griner tells us about how the CRP is now being a more focused program. Download Audio