Peanut contracts have been out lately as many wonder how those prices will be able to compete with some of the other commodity prices being seen lately, as Tyron Spearman looks at what has been offered. Download Audio
Not Much Change in Finalized Version of Numeric Nutrient Criteria
The final rules for EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s waters are published and don’t differ much from the proposal released back in January. But Staci Braswell with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says thankfully the 168 page rule does allow for a delayed implementation period. Download Audio
New Breeding Tools Allow for Better Cotton Varieties
Heat tolerance is a prime factor when it comes to developing new varieties of cotton for the Southeast, and vice president of agricultural research for Cotton Incorporated, Kater Hake, says that the development of new breeding tools is allowing them to better incorporate genes that have a high stress tolerance. Download Audio
Peanut Tonnage and Pricing Update
While peanuts from this years crop continue to be counted, many are looking ahead at what peanut prices will be next year as Tyron Spearman updates the latest contract informaton. Download Audio
Ethanol Controversy
The controversy continues and the efficiency is falling. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Georgia Peanut Commission Working Closely with UGA Researchers
When it comes to peanut research efforts, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist, John Beasley, says that they could not do run their programs without the assistance from the Georgia Peanut Commission. Download Audio
The History of Peanut Butter Lovers Month
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month as Tyron Spearman looks back at how this all began. Download Audio
Boiled Peanuts
This is a southern Fall tradition that is spreading. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of November 8, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Syngenta Recommending Applying a Fall Weed Control Treatment
An issue that continues to plague farmers here in the southeast is glyphosate resistant weeds, specifically Palmer Amaranth. And therefore, David Lanclos, technical service representative for Syngenta, suggest farmers apply a fall weed control treatment now in order to get a head start for next year’s crop. Download Audio