MONTGOMERY– Commissioner Ron Sparks warns that Alabama agricultural producers are in a potential crisis mode concerning the fall 2009 crop harvest, according to a recent assessment conducted across the state.
Farm Promotion
“Know your farmer, know your food” launched by USDA recently. Everett Griner tells us why.
Rain Posing Several Issues for GA Cotton Farmers
Rain continues to be the story of Georgia’s harvest this year as Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says that continued moisture is posing a number of challenges.
Wet Weather Continues to Plague Southeastern Harvest
The wet weather continues to be the story when it comes to harvest, with yields starting to become a concern. AL: GA:
Norman Borlaug
This man was in a class all by himself. His discoveries have been estimated to have saved over one billion lives worldwide. Recently passing, Everett Griner talks about him today.
Sustainability Important in the World Market
President of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham, says that cotton producers are having to consider factors such as sustainability, as they compete in today’s global market.
Cool Wet Weather Affecting Harvest
Harvest is well behind the normal pace this year due to wet cool conditions across many areas of the country, as Tyron Spearman looks at where things stand for various crops.
Trade Complications
The issues with China seem to never cease. Everett Griner explains.
Sunbelt Expo Enjoys Good Event
Chip Blalock, Executive Director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, talked with Tyron Spearman about this year’s event which wrapped up Thursday.
Cotton Board Talking to Farmers at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is wrapping up today and Monty Bain, the Cotton Board’s Southeast Regional Communications Manager, has spent the three days busy talking to the farmers about issues and concerns they may have.