Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
GA Cotton Producers Returning to Hand Pulling
Eric Prostko, extension weed specialist with the University of Georgia, says palmer ameranth is forcing Georgia cotton producers to change their management techniques. Download Audio
Peanut Market Update & No Payments for Many Crops
Tyron Spearman today has the latest peanut market information and also looks at why many crops this year will not be receiving counter-cyclical payments. Peanuts: Download Audio Payments: Download Audio
Resistant Weeds
The U.S. is now the leader in having resistant weeds. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Brazil to Impose Cotton Sanctions
Brazil has moved to retaliate against the United States over U.S. cotton subsidies with a list totaling 102 products including both agricultural and industrial goods. Download Audio
USDA Declares 98 GA Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 98 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rainfall that occurred from September 2009, and continuing.
Future for Southeast Farmers
Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets. Download Audio
USDA Analysts Project Better Cotton Situation
According to USDA Outlook Board Chairman, Gerry Bange, cotton producers are having a little better marketing year this year and could see even higher prices and more production in the coming season. Download Audio
USDA to Issue Peanut and Cotton Payments
USDA has announced they will issue approximately $121 million in partial 2009-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers with upland cotton and peanut base acres enrolled in USDA’s Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) program, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For more information on the direct and counter-cyclical payment programs including a table displaying the target price, projected average market …
Farm Spending Cuts
2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio