Today Tyron Spearman has an update concerning legislation in our nation’s capitol to cap farm payments along with a reminder the SURE signup deadline is not that far off. Download Audio Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 23, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Administration Still Searching for Disaster Relief Dollars
The Office of Management of the Budget has indicated that the administration is still looking for 1.5-billion dollars in disaster relief assistance for farmers across the United States, a deal made to Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln. Download Audio
White Mold Discussed at Extension Farm Field Day
At the annual Extension Farm Field Day held yesterday at the West Florida Research and Education Center research farm near Jay, Florida, Dr. Bob Kemerait with the University of Georgia, told growers white mold has been terrible in peanuts this year. And University of Florida peanut specialist Dr. Barry Tillman echoed that fact telling growers the conditions have been just …
Feral Hogs
Everett Griner tells us how the farmers and environmentalist differ in the control of this animal. Download Audio
Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration
As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio
Harvest Pace Exceeding 5 year Average
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says corn harvest is already at the midway point in many places here in the south, as the country as a whole is seeing a 2010 harvest well above the five year average pace. Download Audio
Peanut Inspections and Grading Update
Today Tyron Spearman has news concerning peanut inspections and fee charges. Download Audio
Farm Bill
Everett Griner asked-2012 Farm Bill by 2013….Maybe? Download Audio
Chambliss to Hold Crop Insurance Discussion in Tifton
Tyron Spearman has this report regarding an upcoming meeting in Georgia with Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss. Download Audio