Two national surveys about food and how it produced were released recently during “The Food Dialogues,” a town hall-style discussion presented by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. Download Audio
Peanuts Sponsoring Music Tour
Today Tyron Spearman has information about an upcoming music tour that peanuts will play a large part in. Download Audio
Bumble Bees Too
The bumble bee population is in decline. Everett Griner talks about what is being done about it. Download Audio
Peanut Crop Prediction Drops Again
USDA’s predictions for this year’s peanut crop have dropped again as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers. Download Audio
Counter Cyclical Payments for Peanuts
Today Tyron Spearman has the figures concerning counter cyclical payments for peanuts. Download Audio
Alabama’s McMillan urges Obama, Congress to make Free Trade Agreements a Reality
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama . . . Chances for passage of the three Free Trade Agreements improved greatly with recent developments in Congress, according to Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industry. But, he said, momentum can be lost if partisanship takes precedence over progress and jobs creation.
GA Peanut Commission Getting Set for 25th Annual Peanut Tour
The Georgia Peanut Commission will be hosting it’s 25th Annual Georgia Peanut Tour this week and executive director Don Koehler tells us what participants can expect. Download Audio
How to Grow More
Today Everett Griner explains to us how food production must be re-invented. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of September 19, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Georgia Peanut Grower Receives Naturally Remarkable Planters Award
Georgia peanut grower, Barry Martin, was one of three winners in a first-of-its-kind program developed by Planters, with the support of the National Peanut Board and other peanut industry organizations. The Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards recognizes peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their communities.