New populations of switchgrass have been discovered in Florida as Agricultural Research Service scientists and cooperators have collected 46 new varieties.
Peanut Harvest Still Not Quite Done
Tyron Spearman has the latest figures on where things stand with the peanut harvest at this time.
EPA Responds Positively to Green Jobs Waiver
The Environmental Protection Agency has responded positively to the Growth Energy Green Jobs Waiver, even though a definitive decision was not made. In a letter, the agency states that increasing the blend wall to E15 is a “critical issue” and Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy agrees as he says the introduction of more ethanol in the market place would …
Reconnecting Kids with Nature
The U.S. Forest Service and the Ad council are teaming up for a new campaign, Reconnecting Kids with Nature.
Land Values
Everett Griner gives us some important questions to ponder today about land’s real value in ownership.
Options Available for Farmers Seeking Value
As we are all paying even more attention to value these days, Troy Bettner, southern regional business manager with MANA, says that they have a large portfolio for southeastern farmers who are looking for quality crop protection without the high price.
Specialty Crop Research Initiative Already Shows Success
With the first of a series of funds for specialty crop research initiative grants being distributed, Dan Schmoldt of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture says they realize that real-world application of the projects may be a long term goal but they are excited about the possibilities that have already been evident.
Climate Change Legislation Will Change Ag Landscape in SE
With the much anticipated United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen quickly approaching, concerns remain in the agricultural community regarding how climate change legislation will affect the American farmer. The Farm Bureau Federation is one on those concerned, as Bob Young, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau, says that the face of agriculture will change under the proposed cap …
Large Increase in SNAP Participation
Reports from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service show participation in SNAP has surged dramatically.
Ag Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the major agricultural events coming up over the next few weeks in our area.