Today Tyron Spearman has information about how a recent speaker talked how the marketing loan assistance program is not really being utilized like it should be. Download Audio
Chambliss Working on FIFRA
Senate Ag leaders Blanche Lincoln and Saxby Chambliss have introduced legislation aimed at clarifying that additional permits are not required for pesticide application in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Download Audio
GA Cotton Farmers Need to be on the Lookout for Insects
August Crop Reports will be released August 12, but UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says we are already aware of the hot and dry conditions in many parts of the state, a formula for stress and insects. Download Audio
Discussing Farm/Disaster Bills & Peanut Shellers/Buying Points to Meet
In our nation’s capitol, discussions about the upcoming Farm Bill and Disaster Bill continue, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on both of those along with information about a meeting taking place this week involving certain aspects of the peanut industry. Bills: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio
Trade Talks
U.S. officials are still trying new tactics. What are they? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 2, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Work Continues on 2009 Crop Loss Assistance
Work to develop and pass disaster assistance legislation for the 2009 crop losses has taken a number of turns over the last several months and Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says it is now expected to be developed through some type of administrative avenue. Download Audio
Peanut Fields Needing Rain
Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …
A GCC Update on the Cotton Condition
As farmers continue to suffer through this dry, hot stretch, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, gives an update on what effect the weather has had on the cotton crop. Download Audio
FL Peanut Field Day Coming Up
Thursday, August 19th is when the annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna. Dr. Barry Tillman knows the hot, dry weather pattern is really starting to affect the crop in many areas. Download Audio