Monsanto held their Delta Pine “New Product Evaluation” summit this past weekend in Savannah, Georgia. Some 145 growers from across the cotton belt attended to hear talks on topics ranging from weed management, seed treatments, to the announcement of the class of 2011 varieties.
Oh Deer!!
Deer damage to crops is escalating. What is or can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
FL Trucking Restrictions Lifted To Help Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRUCKING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TO MITIGATE FREEZE DAMAGE TO CROPS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that highway restrictions have been eased so that they can quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to the freezing weather expected to blanket Florida early next week. Today, Commissioner Bronson requested that …
FL Gov Declares Emergency to Help Ag Prep for Freeze
Executive Order 10-262 follows, regarding the declaration of a State of Emergency due to the threat of severe weather and forecasting of freezing temperatures as far south as Lake Okeechobee. This declaration will ensure that timely precautions are taken to protect Florida’s agricultural crops. This release out late Friday from the office of the Governor:
Agrotain Controls Nitrogen Loss
When you fertilize your crop with urea or liquid nitrogen, nitrogen loss starts the moment you apply. But Agrotain International President Mike Stegmann said Agrotain can help control that loss. Download Audio
December Cotton Crop Report
The December all cotton crop production report was released this morning, and Steve Maliszewski with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. says farmers have received a present of an early harvest this year. Download Audio
Food Costs
2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. Download Audio
GA Peanut Commission an Asset to Producers
When it comes to peanut research and promotion efforts, peanut farmer and Georgia Peanut Commission board member, John Harrell, says that the check-off funding helps producers through numerous avenues. Download Audio
Merger in Peanut Snack Industry & AG Connect Expo in January
Today Tyron Spearman has information about a merger being worked out int the peanut snack industry along with a calendar reminder about a couple of events coming up next month. Merger: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio
Conservationists Congratulate Lucas on Ag Committee Chairmanship
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dec. 9, 2010—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) congratulates Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on being elected as the next Chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.