Everett Griner tells us why America needs big crops in 2011. Download Audio
GCC Encourages Producers to Participate in Labor Survey
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
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
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
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
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
The second biggest crop of corn is on the way. Everett Griner tells us what it might be used for. Download Audio
Managing Volatility the Key in Commodity Marketing
Alabama cooperative extension economist Max Runge says that there is a lot of pressure on farmers to hit a home run in their marketing efforts this year, but that in order to do that they must first try and manage the markets volatility. Download Audio
Argentina Peanut Harvest Underway & Agriculture gets Small Portion of Farm Bill
The peanut harvest is underway over in Argentina as Tyron Spearman looks at how that is progressing along with a reminder of just how much of the farm bill actually goes to agriculture. Argentina: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio
New Realities
There are new realities in a faltering economy. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio