Genetically engineered foods are here. Everett Griner tells us what impact this will have on agriculture. Download Audio
Audit Hearing Focuses on Farm Credit
The House’s Farm Bill Audit Hearings continued last week with the fifth of the series focused on the Farm Service Agency’s loan programs. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of July 11, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Nominations Open for Georgia Cotton Commission Board
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for three positions on the Georgia Cotton Commission’s board of directors. And Marcia Crowly, Agriculture Manager for the Department wants producers to know that the nomination process has changed. Download Audio
USDA Reassures Farmers and Ranchers in States Affected by Extreme Weather
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or …
Heat Having an Affect on Peanuts
University of Georgia Peanut Specialist Dr. John Beasley says the drought and the heat have been brutal on the peanut crop and with forecasts calling for the heat to continue, it’s causing problems that growers need to be aware of. Download Audio
Record Cotton Abandonment Expected
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio
More Hi-lights from Sunbelt Expo Field Day
Today Tyron Spearman has more hi-lights from last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day held in Moultrie, Georgia. Download Audio
A Mixed Bag for GA Cotton
UGA extension cotton agronomist, Guy Collins is concerned about the late planted cotton caused by the drought. And he adds that the drought has resulted in some other issues as well. Download Audio
No New Peanut Contracts & Peanut Acreage Sees Rain
When it comes to peanut prices, Tyron Spearman says there are no new contracts at this time and also looks at how some peanut acreage across the Southeast have finally been seeing some rain. Price: Download Audio Rain: Download Audio