As the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary, Chief Dave White says they encourage producers who may of never utilized their programs before to take another look at what is available. Download Audio For more information about NRCS programs visit your local field office or visit them on the web.
GCC Holds Annual Budget Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission recently held their annual budget meeting where executive director of the commission, Richey Seaton, says the board of directors agreed on how to allocate the funds provided by the producers. Download Audio
Looking at USDA Programs
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the various USDA programs that are available to growers across the Southeast. Download Audio
Immigrant Impact
The migrants are keeping us well fed. Don’t think so? You might want to listen to the view Everett Griner has on it. Download Audio
Tour Completed of Farmer of the Year Operations
As we get closer to the 33rd Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo on October 19-21, executive director, Chip Blalock, says the Swisher Sweets / Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award has completed farm tours of the nominated farmers from each of the 10 southeastern states. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Cotton Farmers Expected to Harvest Bigger Crop for Higher Price
Agriculture Department Outlook Chairman, Gerry Bange, says that even though cotton farmers will be harvesting an estimated 51 percent more than last year, prices should also be higher due to low stocks and an improved export picture. Download Audio
Southeast Peanut Crop Update
Last week, peanut shellers and buying points were given updates on how the peanut crop is doing across the southeast, and Tyron Spearman has that information in two seperate reports. In report one he looks at the crop in Florida and Georgia while in report two talks about South Carolina and Alabama. Report 1: Download Audio Report 2: Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 9, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
GA Cotton Numbers Down Due to Inconsistent Rainfall
The National Ag Statistics Service has released their August all cotton crop report and the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says the numbers were down slightly, but for obvious reasons. Download Audio
August Recess is a Good Time to Talk to Congress About Issues
With elections coming up in November, National Corn Growers Association Vice President of Public Policy, Jon Doggett, says that this August recess may be the perfect time for the nation’s farmers to talk with their legislators about the issues of importance to agriculture. Download Audio