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
Crop Insurance Agreement Subject of Congressional Hearing
Crop insurance agents recently discussed what they saw as missed opportunities from the Standard Reinsurance Agreement negotiations with members of the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Download Audio
Worldwide Buying and Peanut Production
Today Tyron Spearman updates the figures as to who is buying U.S. grown peanuts and how we stack up against other peanut growing countries. Download Audio
Administration Moving on Three Free Trade Agreements
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
Immigration Solutions
The food supply is still migrant-dependant. How or why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod
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 …
Unlocking Genetic Clues to Improve the Soybean
Agricultural Research Service scientists are a step closer to unlocking genetic clues that may lead to packing more protein and oil into soybeans. Download Audio
Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations
Tyron Spearman has information that USDA is looking to fill vacancies on the peanut standards board. Download Audio
Senate Holding Farm Bill Hearing Today
The Senate is holding another hearing concerning the farm bill today as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Bio-Energy
Everett Griner tells us who is making the big profits on energy. Download Audio