Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio
Supporting Permanent Estate Tax
There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio
Peanut Seed Shortcourse & Dry Conditions for Argentina Peanuts
Coming up next week a peanut seed shortcourse will take place in Tifton, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details on that, along with news coming out of Argentina on how dry conditions are really affecting the peanut crop there. Shortcourse: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio
Exports Improving the Fortunes of Cotton Growers
Strong export markets for U.S. cotton has helped relieve the industry of excess stocks. And in turn has also aided in increasing the price and expected acreage. Download Audio
New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon
Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio
Still Questions about Peanut Acreage
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what one man has said about this year’s peanut crop which has started going in the ground, and how new seeds may benefit many growers. Download Audio
Trucking Bill Could Have a Positive Economic Impact
As Florida’s legislators work on their seventh week of the 2010 session, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks says one bill of particular interest for specialty crop growers deals with trucking. Download Audio
2012 Farm Bill Getting a Jump Start
With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …
Hoping to Reduce Crop Insurance Cuts
Today Tyron Spearman looks at crop insurance and how proposed cuts may affect the farm bill in coming years. Download Audio
GCC Excited About Continuing their Efforts for the Cotton Producer
Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says thanks to the positive vote on the mandatory producer referendum, they will be able to continue their long standing efforts of working for the cotton producer. Download Audio