Southeast AgNet / AgNet Media is saddened to hear of the loss of long-time farm broadcaster and Agri-View commentary host Everett Griner, who died this morning (03.11.2020) in Moultrie, GA. Everett was truly one of a kind and entertained his radio audience like few others could, while sharing news and commentary for and about agricultural producers of the region. Here’s …
Peanut growers are busy making decisions on what to do for the 2020 crop, as Tyron Spearman looks at that and what the competition in other countries are seeing right now. Plus, he passes along information about the passing of well-known long time ag broadcaster, Everett Griner from Moultrie, GA. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
(NAFB) — Following a record-breaking performance in 2019, U.S. pork exports maintained a torrid pace in January, while beef exports were also higher year-over-year. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says January pork exports cooled slightly from the volume and value records established in December 2019, but still far exceeded year-ago levels. Both the January export volume of 273,603 metric tons, …
(NSF) — As the 2020 legislative session draws to a close, the House and Senate are in a standoff over a politically charged immigration proposal that is a top priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis. House Republicans on Tuesday refused to back a Senate measure that would have given the Republican governor’s administration the power to randomly audit private businesses to …
Cathy Isom has planting tips and reviews a couple of things you can do in March to get ready for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While it may be too early to prune the roses, uncover the perennials or plant the tomatoes, there are still some things we can do now to fulfill the …
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that China has continued its progress in implementing the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement and has taken several additional actions to realize its agriculture-related commitments. The agreement entered into force on February 14, 2020, and the actions announced today build upon the measures announced on February 25. The most recent …
Numbers released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), show the average price for the 2019 peanut crop was $0.201 per pound, or $402 ton, which is down from 2018. Tyron Spearman looks at what states received the highest and lowest average prices. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
It is time to get the garden ready. Cathy Isom reviews some of the biggest mistakes in gardening and how to avoid them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing great vegetables takes experience. And mistakes are bound to happen along the way. Plants are unpredictable and can also be uncooperative. Here are some of the most common …
(NSF) — A politically charged bill that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration the power to randomly audit private businesses to ensure they are not hiring undocumented workers is heading to the Florida House, where it will face a hesitant speaker. The Senate voted 22-18 on Monday to approve the proposal (SB 664), which was negotiated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ …
March is National Peanut Month, and Tyron Spearman looks at how peanuts have found their way into many of the food products we enjoy today. For more fun facts from the National Peanut Board about peanuts & peanut butter, click here. 5 Fun Facts about Peanuts and Peanut Butter How many peanuts are in a jar of peanut butter? Which two …
