Peanut progress is running ahead of schedule in the state and Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut Producers says the crop looks pretty good. Report (:30 mp3)
Jalapenos Possible Salmonella Source
The focus of finding the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 900 people nationwide has now shifted away from tomatoes to jalapeno peppers. Report (1:00 mp3)
Alabama Wetlands Reserve Program Meetings
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is hosting three meetings this month to inform landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. The meetings are scheduled for: Monday July 28 from 5-7 pm in Lauderdale County at the Elgin Community Center. Tuesday July 29 in Lawrence County from 6-8 pm at the USDA Agricultural center in Moulton. Thursday July 31 …
FL Pine Beetle Prevention
Beginning July 30, the Division of Forestry will re-offer the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost Share Program to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. Find out more here. Report (1:00 mp3)
USDA Undersecretary CARES
USDA’s Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics was in Florida last week for the annual Suwannee River CARES awards dinner. Dr. Gale Buchanan was impressed with the CARES program and the Suwannee River Partnership especially for the efforts in improving water quality and quantity in the region. Report (1:00 mp3)
Tomato Sandwich Day Success
A “Georgia Grown” Tomato Sandwich Day last week in Atlanta was a juicy success. Charles Hall, executive director of Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, joined Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin and members of the media for the event. Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Farm Benefits with EQIP
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is helping landwoners across the country in various ways, as the Providence Farm in North Florida is an example of how the various aspects of EQIP can make a difference when applied.  Report (2:00 mp3)
Higher Energy Costs Will Increase Pork Prices
Input costs continue to rise affecting the bottomline for most everyone in agriculture, as the President of the National Pork Producers Council says energy costs is just one area that’s affecting those in that industry.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Brazil’s Leading Farm Equipment Manufacturer
This might surprise you, and why. Everett Griner talks to us today about whom this is and who their new competition is.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Sunbelt Ag Expo Holds Field Day Event
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place today at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. as farmers from across the region were on hand to see the progression of the crops being grown there. I had a chance to talk with both Sunbelt Executive Director Chip Blalock and Associate Farm Manager Michael Williams about the day and the crops. …