The board of directors for Cotton Incorporated has a new chairman. He is Ted Sheely, a producer from California with a 9,000 acre diversified operation and more than 40 years of cotton industry. Sheely replaces outgoing chairman Louie Perry of Moultrie, Georgia who meanwhile will remain chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission. The Cotton Board has also elected a new …
Georgia Kicks off Agriculture Week
Ă‚Â The 5th annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day event took place today at the Georgia Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta. A cross section of folks attended the event including state legislators, FFA and 4-H youth, and of course a variety of commodity groups and others involved in agriculture across the state. Governor Sonny Perdue (picturedĂ‚Â right) gave an opening speech hi-lighting the …
Signed Peanut Contracts are Binding
With higher prices for many crops, some peanut growers are wondering whether to plant something different this season. But Tyron Spearman says if you’ve already signed a contract then you need to plant peanuts.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Congress Urged to Ratify Colombia Free Trade Pact
The Bush administration is urging Congress to ratify the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that was negotiated in 2006. USDA officials say it would be good for agriculture – including grains, meat, cotton, peanuts and specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Farm Bill Extension Concerns
The 2002 Farm Bill has been extended for another month as Congress tries to work out some deal that will get a new farm bill in place this year. The new deadline is April 18. Report(1:00 mp3) Agriculture groups, farmers and others are expressing concerns about the farm bill delay. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says its frustrating …
Peanut Inspection Adjustments & AL Seeking NPB Nominees
In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them onĂ‚Â the National Peanut Board.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report 1 (:30 mp3) Ă‚Â Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Farm Bill Update with Rep Jim Marshall
Tyron Spearman is in Washington D.C.Ă‚Â and had a chance this morning to catch up with Representative Jim Marshall, who represents Georgia’s Eighth District in the U.S. Congress. They discussed where things currently stand with the new farm bill.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (3:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Georgia County Cotton Meetings Talk Bugs
A number of Georgia county cotton production meetings remain to be held over the next few weeks. The majority have already been held around the state, each featuring members of the UGA Cotton Team, such as extension entomologist Phillip Roberts who discusses pest concerns. Click here to see a list of county meetings yet to be held. Report (1:00 mp3) …
No Payment for Some Crops & Census Forms Needed
Today Tyron Spearman has a quick update on the fact some crops will not receive payments this time around and also reminds all farmers their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms need to be filled out and sent in as soon as possible. Â Report 1 (:20 mp3)Â Report 2 (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities …
First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility
With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and …