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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Field Crops”

Negative Trade Implications in House Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman June 3, 2011 Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

The House Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation that would shave billions of dollars in agriculture spending and cut farm subsidies, but Gary Adams with the National Cotton Council, says it would also rewrite certain provisions of the 2008 farm bill and break the government to government agreement established between the U.S. and Brazil as part of the ongoing WTO dispute. …

The Unveiling of the New MyPlate Nutritional Symbol

Randall Weiseman June 3, 2011 Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The MyPlate nutritional symbol has been officially released to rave reviews as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it provides a simple symbolic message to consumers regarding what they need to include in a healthy diet. Download Audio

Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations & USDA Unveils My Plate

Randall Weiseman June 3, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

USDA is currently seeking nominations for positions on the Peanut Standards Board as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about USDA’s unveiling of “My Plate”. Nominations: Download Audio My Plate: Download Audio

Grain Reserves

Dan June 3, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Everett Griner tells us why America needs big crops in 2011. Download Audio

GCC Encourages Producers to Participate in Labor Survey

Randall Weiseman June 2, 2011 Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia’s current labor shortage is the hot issue for Georgia farmers right now and executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, is encouraging producers to let their voices be heard through the Department of Agriculture’s online survey. Download Audio

Cost of Peanuts Rising

Randall Weiseman June 2, 2011 Field Crops, General, Peanuts

There are a variety of reasons why the costs of peanuts will be rising as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio

NCBA Supports Legislation Targeting Renewable Fuels

Randall Weiseman June 2, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has renewed their fight against ethanol by backing legislation to target the renewable fuels mandate. Download Audio

GA Producers Encouraged to Participate in an Online Labor Survey

Randall Weiseman June 1, 2011 Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

We have been reporting on the agriculture labor shortage in GA and now Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar is encouraging producers from all ag sectors to participate in an online survey about the issue. Download Audio

Record Demand for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman June 1, 2011 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest stocks and demand report which points to a record demand for peanuts right now. Download Audio

Corn Facts

Dan June 1, 2011 Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia

The second biggest crop of corn is on the way. Everett Griner tells us what it might be used for. Download Audio

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Five-Year Strategy for Fruit Flies Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has released its Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Program Strategy. The plan covers the period of 2024 to 2028. The agency called the document “a unified roadmap” for protecting American agriculture from the threat of invasive fruit flies. USDA APHIS worked with […]
Finger Lime Field Day Draws Mostly Non-Citrus Crowd
Only a few Florida commercial citrus growers were on hand for an April 24 finger lime field day at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred. Most of the more than 40 attendees did not own citrus groves, and about half were women — definitely not the standard crowd for a CREC […]