Today Tyron Spearman says there is hope that a peanut product may be able to help in the fight against world hunger.
Specifics on Departure of 555
Monsanto has received final word from the EPA regarding the specifics of the phase out of Bollgard Cotton Seed.
Importance of Supporting Ag Sector
Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says that all of agriculture continues to struggle due to the current economy and public policies.
For Safety or Profit
Antibiotics in food animals. Good thing or not. Everett Griner tells us today.
Second Annual Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day
The second annual University of Georgia cotton and peanut research field day will be held next Wednesday, September 9, 2009. You can learn more on the Georgia Cotton Commission website
CSP Allows Producers to Address Conservation Issue
The Conservation Stewardship Program is off and running and NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, Leonard Jordan says the program is just another tool in the effort of conservation.
Senate Ag Committee Hearing on Biofuels
During a recently held Senate Ag Committee hearing a consensus was made that cellulosic ethanol production can be profitable, but it can’t grow to its full potential without the support of public policy.
Don’t Throw Away Energy
One of the nation’s first large-scale waste-to-ethanol facilities is scheduled to begin operations in 2011.
Bad Year for White Mold in Peanuts
University of Florida peanut breeder Dr. Barry Tillman says while leaf spot disease in peanuts has not been as bad this year, white mold has and is something growers may still have to deal with.
Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes
This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com