A group representing the American Peanut Council took a recent trip to learn more about a new peanut product as Tyron Spearman has that story, and also reminds growers about two shows upcoming, the Georgia Peanut Show and the Alabama-Florida Peanut Show. Download Audio Download Audio
GA Cotton Conference Next Week
The 2010 Georgia Cotton Conference is just around the corner on January 27 at the UGA Tifton Conference Center and Philip Roberts, extension entomologist with the University of Georgia, says the one day event is a great educational opportunity for the grower. Download Audio
Several Technologies Coming Down Monsanto Pipeline for Growers
This year’s cotton harvest was a struggle for many and Cotton Board chairwoman and Cortland, Alabama producer Larkin Martin says she saw first hand the challenges the wet weather created. Download Audio
Difficult Cotton Harvest Extended into AL
This year’s cotton harvest was a struggle for many and Cotton Board chairwoman and Cortland, Alabama producer Larkin Martin says she saw first hand the challenges the wet weather created. Download Audio
Sending Peanut Butter to Haiti & GA Peanut Farm Show Reminder
Today Tyron Spearman has information on how various folks are working together to send a shipment of peanut butter to Haiti, along with a reminder about the Georgia Peanut Farm Show coming up this week.
AL NRCS Cutoff Reminder for 3 Programs
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that the application cutoff date for three Farm Bill Programs is coming up January 29th. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Alabama NRCS website at al.nrcs.usda.gov/programs
Reaction Quick to EPA Rules on Water Pollution
From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By MICHAEL PELTIER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 15, 2009…The electronic ink had yet to dry Friday on proposed new federal water quality standards for Florida before combatants chimed in. On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a set of proposed numeric standards for phosphorus and nitrogen levels in Florida’s lakes, rivers, streams, …
The first 40 Days of Cotton is Critical
As cotton producers look ahead to planting for next season, Ralph Bagwell, crop development manager with Bayer CropScience, reminds them that the first 40 days is critical.
GA Legislative Session Kicks Off
Lawmakers have knocked out the first four days of the 2010 legislative session.
Food Safety a Concern for the Entire Food Sector
Food safety is a hot topic these days and Josh Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy with the Florida Farm Bureau, says it’s one that crosses all sectors of the industry.