Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau says the new estate tax extension that allows for a 5-million dollar exemption and a 35% rate is exactly what they have been hoping for. Download Audio
Signage of Tax Bill Gives Farmers Cause for Celebration
Farmers can finally let out a sigh of relief with President Obama signing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Download Audio
Pulse Flours Becoming Popular in Baking Industry
There is a lot of interest within the baking industry in using flours made from pulse crops as Marketing Specialist Kaye Effertz with the Northern Pulse Growers Association tells us more. Download Audio
Peanut Deliveries/New Ag Committee/AL Growers Meet Congresswoman
While most feel peanut harvest may be over, deliveries of new peanuts continue as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers along with bringing us the names of Republicans from our area who have been appointed to the ag committee and how a few Alabama growers were able to meet their new ag committee person. Deliveries Download Audio Committee: Download …
Price Controls?
Everett Griner discusses why food price controls are not necessary. Download Audio
NACD announces continued support for AG CONNECT Expo
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that NACD will continue its partnership with AEM and AG CONNECT Expo for the 2011 show. Spokespersons for the two organizations said the partnership will serve agriculture by elevating conservation awareness.
Ag in Review for the Week of December 13, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
No Change to Peanut Posted Price & SURE Signup in January
There was no change this week to the peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman has that information along with a reminder about the signup for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program coming up next month. Price: Download Audio SURE: Download Audio
Update on Cotton Incorporated’s BHAG
Well last year we introduced you to Cotton Incorporated’s BHAG, also known at the Big Hairy Audacious Goal to have parts of the cotton field with zero nitrogen. And in the following two reports, Vice President of agricultural research, Kater Hake, gives us an update on the progress they have made in obtaining that goal. Download Audio Download Audio
FL Extends Emergency Order to Assist with Crop Transport
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received an extension of the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in order to help farmers respond to this week’s cold snap. The extension will continue the temporary suspension of weight restriction for trucks until December 31.