Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers as to how peanut plantings are going both nationwide and here in the Southeast. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
Where is the Shift in Planting?
Everett Griner looks at where the shift really is and why. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
CRP Acreage Being Released for Grazing
USDA has announced that certain CRP ground will be available for hay & forage, as Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer comments on the time-line. Report (:45 mp3)
LCP & LIP Signup Deadline Nearing
USDA reminds livestock producers the signup deadline for both the Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity program is coming up July 18th. Report 1 (:25 mp3)    Report 2 (:30 mp3)
Last Call for CSP Applications
Producers in the upper and lower Choctawachee River Watersheds who use good conservation practices still have some time left to apply for the Conservation Security Program. The deadline for the CSP is Friday May 30 and producers who have not yet started the process probably need to get started on it immediately to get it done by then, since there …
FL East Coast Fresh Citrus: Gazing Back & Looking Ahead
In the first of these reports, Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique reviews the 2007-08 season in his region from a fresh fruit and grapefruit perspective. In the second report, he discusses the remaining 22 fresh fruit packing houses and how many of them may be expected to return to operation next season. Report (1:30 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3)
Who Gains or Loses
Everett Griner looks at just who stands to gain or lose with the new farm bill. You just might be surprised.  Report (1:00 mp3)
Citrus Grower Trials: Report from Coyote Groves – B Nearon
Bruce Nearon is a citrus grower who has been following the HLB “greening” situation, studying new methods for greening control on his own. He occassionally does his own electronic newsletter about meetings he has attended and things he has tried in his own grove operations. Here is a short report from Bruce’s latest communique, fitting for the “Grower Trials” section …
Auburn Animal Science Staff Increasing
Due to the rising numbers of students, Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Green says they are expanding their Animal Science Department staff. Report (1:00 mp3)
UF-UGA Corn Silage Field Day
This Thursday May 29th the University of Florida/University of Georgia 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will be held in Citra, Florida. Report (1:00 mp3)