Available now are the 2009 peanut crop marketing guidelines as Tyron Spearman has this update.
Ag Receiving Brunt of Tariff Retaliation
China is considering possible tariffs against U.S. chicken products in retaliation of a 35-percent duty on imported Chinese tires.
No Change to Peanut Market & Pleased with Senate Ag Chair
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price information and talks about how many in this part of the country are pleased with the recent announcement of who will take over as chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Peanut Prices: Senate Chair:
Lightning!!
Staying safe in a storm. There are some simple rules we learned as far back as grade school and today Everett Griner reminds us of some of them.
Final Certified Peanut Acres Report
The final report for certified peanut acreage is now out, as Tyron Spearman has the numbers.
Sunbelt Expo About a Month Away
With the 32nd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo quickly approaching, executive director Chip Blalock says they are gearing up for another great show.
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
A new USDA program is designed to improve the link between local producers and surrounding institutions that could benefit from a local and consistent supply of food.
Climate Change
Farming is facing dramatic changes. Everett Griner explains.
Cotton Crop Yields Extremely Dependent on Weather This Year
Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says he was surprised to see the rise in Georgia’s expected yield reported in the September Crop Forecast.
NRCS Estimates CSP Payment Ranges
Estimates of dollars per acre the Natural Resources Conservation Service might issue annually to those who participate in the new Conservation Stewardship Program have been put out by USDA. And Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, reminds producers the first batching period for CSP is coming at the end of September. To learn more about CSP click Here