The drought is continuing to tighten its grip on the southeast and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the long range forecast shows the high pressure staying with us for much of June with a possible tropical storm the only real hope for relief. Download Audio
No Change in Peanut Price & Rural America Preservation Act
There is no change again this week in the peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman looks at that along with information about the Rural America Preservation Act that is being looked at again when it comes to a new farm bill. Download Audio Download Audio
Peanut Planting Update
Today Tyron Spearman has an update on peanut planting progress at this time along with a quick look at some of the other major crops. Download Audio
Agroforestry Could Offer Big Opportunities for Farmers
WASHINGTON – USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has unveiled a plan that will help farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship by using the practice of agroforestry. Agroforestry intentionally combines agriculture and forestry to create integrated and sustainable land-use systems that take advantage of the interactive benefits from combining trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock. …
USDA Funds Projects to Advance Pest and Disease Management
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $50 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture and the environment.
Farm Exports
Everett Griner tells us how we are indebted to our farmers. Download Audio
How Debt Ceiling Discussions Affect Agriculture
A lot of attention has been given to the discussion of the debt ceiling and now American Farm Bureau Public Policy Director, Mark Maslyn, explains how all of this could ultimately affect agriculture. Download Audio
Making MyPlate Your Plate
Well MyPlate is now the new primary food group symbol for our nation and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it is a simple reminder for consumers to make healthy food choices. Download Audio
Flood Damage
This is turning out to be a tough year for the Corp of Engineers. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of May 30, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.