Research Panel Discusses Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

At the Southern Peanut Growers annual conference last week in Panama City Florida, growers were able to take part in a production forum which involved 10 different researchers from across the southeast discussing a variety of issues concerning peanut fields across the region. Download Audio

Administration Moving on Three Free Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

As part of his initiative to double US exports in five years, President Obama said he wants to move on three free trade agreements. And Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says the focus is on free trade agreements that have been ongoing or completed, but still waiting approval. Download Audio

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …