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Peanut Pricing Update
Today Tyron Spearman updates the latest peanut posted price information along with peanut loan numbers thus far. Download Audio
Food Safety
Everett Griner informs us on how legislation is inching its way through. Download Audio
AL Ag Commissioner Candidates Speak on Water Issues
With Alabama primaries coming up Tuesday, June 1, 2010, the four Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries candidates recently took part in a forum at the Alabama Agribusiness Council meeting, were they were asked about how they would address water issues in relation to production agriculture. Download Audio
President Obama Discussing Immigration and Energy
President Obama discussed priorities for the remainder of the year with the Senate Republican Conference earlier this week. Where he asked for their cooperation in finishing work on measures to help create jobs and improve the economy. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Corn Utilization and Technology Conference to Feature UGA Speaker
The National Corn Growers Association Corn Utilization and Technology Conference will be held in Atlanta on June 7-9, 2010, with Dr. Gale Buchanan, dean and director emeritus of the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as the keynote speaker. Download Audio
DCP Signup Deadline Nearing
Enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) will end next Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
House and Senate not Agreeing on Tax Extenders Bill
A Tax Extenders bill is currently moving through the house that includes a one-year retroactive extension of the biodiesel tax incentive and 1.5-billion dollars in crop loss disaster assistance. However, Senate Republicans are preparing an alternative bill. Download Audio
Higher Estimate for Peanut Crop
According to the latest estimates, more peanuts are expected this year as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers. Download Audio
AL New Dean for AU College of Agriculture
Auburn University has announced that William Batchelor will join their staff as the new Dean of the University’s College of Agriculture. Download Audio