Everett Griner explains how the 2012 Farm Bill will be “lean and mean”. Download Audio
AL Ag Commissioner Optimistic About FTAs
With the Senate and House expected to take action on the Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama, Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says the passage of all three FTAs could have a significant impact on agriculture. Download Audio
Putting Peanuts in Loan Program
Today Tyron Spearman has a quick update on peanut harvest along with some numbers for those who may be interested in putting peanuts in the loan program this year. Download Audio
More Research
Population growth commands research. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Peanut Prices Go Up
Peanut prices went up again last week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio
Georgia Peanut Bank Week honors peanut farmers October 10-14
Tifton, GA – Oct. 6, 2011 – Banks and other lending institutions all across Georgia are going “nuts” during Georgia Peanut Bank Week, October 10-14, 2011. Financial institutions in communities across the state are saluting peanut farmers’ contributions to the state and local economy during this week-long event. The Georgia Peanut Commission in cooperation with the Georgia Bankers Association promotes …
Hall of Fame
Everett Griner tells us about a new inductee into the Agriculture Hall of Fame. Download Audio
Alabama Forestry Field Day at Muleshoe Plantation
The Alabama Forestry Commission, in partnership with other agencies, held a regional Forestry Field Day Thursday at the Muleshoe Plantation located in the southeast corner of Houston County.
Calling All FLORIDA FFA Chapters – NEED MONEY?
If you know of a middle or high school FFA chapter in Florida, please forward the attached Florida FFA Chapter program and contest to them. The rewards are significant for winning chapters: $5,000 first place, 3,000 second place, $1,000 third place. For those chapters who do not win, $500 will go to the first 30 chapters who participate. Help these …
Peanut Consumption Numbers Drop
According to the latest peanut stocks and processing report, consumption numbers have dropped as Tyron Spearman runs through the figures. Download Audio