Peanuts continue to come in as Tyron Spearman has another update on how harvest is going thus far here in the Southeast along with a reminder about meetings coming up next week. Peanuts: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio
2012 Farm Bill Could be Written as Part of Super Committee Process
There is a chance that the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill will actually come early due to the budget situation. Download Audio
No Agreement Yet on Budget Cuts to Agriculture
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the latest discussions in our nation’s capitol about a new farm bill as word right now is basically there are no agreements yet on budget cuts for agriculture. Download Audio
Turning to New Technology to Solve Old Problem
The issue of irrigation theft is not necessarily a new one, but it does seem to be getting worse. And Doug Crawford, president of Fleet Services, says they have a solution to the age-old problem by using GPS tracking technology. Download Audio
Organic Farming
Organic growing and organic farming differ. How? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Peanut Harvest Update & Rules for Savings Peanuts for Seed
As peanut harvest continues to move right along, Tyron Spearman has an update on how many peanuts have come in thus far along with a reminder of some of the rules concerning saving peanuts for seed. Harvest: Download Audio Seed: Download Audio
Vilsack Lays Out Priorities for 2012 Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes that the current fiscal climate in Washington could speed up the crafting of the 2012 Farm Bill, and therefore he has shared his priorities for the upcoming legislation. Download Audio
Peanut Farmers Not Reaping the Benefits of High Prices
Don Koehler with the Georgia Peanut Commission says the current peanut shortage is not benefiting our farmers as much as many would think. Download Audio
Peanut Values Reach Record Levels
The shortage of high quality peanuts have allowed values over in Europe to reach record levels as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Every Day is Food Day
Today is the first ever official Food Day, but agricultural advocates encourage farmers and ranchers to promote their way of life every day. Download Audio