WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the submission of the Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements and the benefits to the U.S. agricultural economy:
FL Seeking Woman of the Year in Agriculture Nominations
The Florida Department of Agriculture is encouraging producers to submit nominations for the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. Download Audio
Buy, or Repair
Producers today are taking a second look at big investments. Everett Griner tells us what some are doing. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of September 26, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Peanut Supplies Look to be Short
When all the numbers are put together, it looks as though peanut supplies may come up short, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Peanut Production
Everett Griner explains how the peanut production is growing due to consumption expanding. Download Audio
Farmers Setting a Good Example for our Nation
According to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack the nation could learn a thing or two from farmers. Download Audio
Peanut and Cotton Crop Looking Better than Expected
Georgia’s dry conditions this year has no doubt had an effect on our peanut and cotton crops, but UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait says they are actually looking better than once expected. Download Audio
New Peanut Grading Technology Being Used
As peanut harvest is underway, there is a new system being used in certain areas to grade peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Food & Flowers
Everett Griner tells us how we can now stop by our local Farmers Market not only to pick up local grown veggies, but flowers too. Download Audio