In Georgia June Beef Month continues with various events and promotions across the state, and Rebekah Estes of Conyers is enjoying her internship with the Georgia Beef Board as she’s been involved with many aspects of the beef industry. Report (1:10 mp3)
Raw Peanut Exports are Up
According to the latest numbers raw peanut exports are up for the U.S. as Tyron Spearman runs through the figures. Report (1:00 mp3)
Hundreds Mourn Loss of Citrus Grower Mason Smoak
The recent loss of Lake Placid citrus grower Mason Smoak is mourned by community and industry this week, as hundreds lined up to support family Tuesday evening before funeral services today. Find details of the services and lots more information about Mason contained in an earlier post on this website by clicking here.
Food Prices Driven by the Economy, NOT Ethanol
Everett Griner tells us today about how food prices are really affected. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
More on U S Sugar Corp Purchase by So FL Water Mgmt District
In this post find more details, this from the Water Management District, about their intended purchase of one of Florida’s largest agriculture operations. Also, THIS PDF DOCUMENT (pdf file)provided by the Water Management District goes into more details about the purchase too. Hard to believe they were able to keep this so quiet until just hours before the final announcement! …
Citrus Crop Stats Administrator Looks Back Before Retirement
In these reports, reflections from a statistics legend when it comes to citrus crop forecasting. For years citrus folks worldwide have watched and listened for crop numbers often having great impact on markets and grower returns, particularly in October when annual crop forecasts are released. In the first two reports posted herein, Bob Terry talks about the most recent citrus …
Teachers Honored for Ag Education
Ten teachers, including one from Florida and one from Alabama, have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to promote agricultural literacy by the White-Reinhardt Fund for Education. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture sponsored the $1,200 scholarships in cooperation with the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. The winners included Kitchka Petrova of Florida and Polly Rowell of Alabama. Report (1:00 …
Tomatoes and Farmers Markets
Tomatoes are gradually returning to grocery store shelves and restaurant menus but there is still a great deal of consumer confusion and misinformation as a result of the publicity surrounding the salmonella scare. Meanwhile, farmers markets are benefiting from increased sales. Report(1:00 mp3) In Alabama, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks is reminding consumers they can find FDA approved “safe to eat†…
NCC Farm Bill Meetings
The National Cotton Council vice president of producer affairs Craig Brown has been attending meetings in the cotton belt to educate producers about what is in the new farm bill. Report(1:00 mp3) The Georgia Cotton Commission has co-sponsored the meetings in Georgia. One more will be held Wednesday, at the Lions Hall in Donalsonville starting at 10 am. Report(1:00 mp3)
Cattlemen Support Fuels Mandate Reduction
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supports a recent petition filed to reduce federal mandates for production of grain-based fuels. Report (1:00mp3)