Crimes against farmers are rising. What can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Peanut Leaders Discussing Farm Bill
Some folks representing the peanut industry are in our nation’s capitol this week to talk about how the new farm bill may affect growers as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio
2011 Peanut Crop Projections are Lowered
This mornings numbers released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service show peanut production in the U.S. this year will be down 4 percent from the August forecast and 17 percent lower than last years crop. Download Audio
Weak Voice
Rural America is losing its power. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of September 5, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Remembers 9/11
We join you in remembering those whose lives were taken. As we take time to reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a day none of us will ever forget, let us come together to grieve, to remember, to express our gratitude to those who demonstrated what it is to be a hero, and to pledge ourselves to live in honor …
Many Southeast Counties Declared Natural Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia along with a few counties in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as primary natural disaster areas due to the ongoing drought and excessive heat. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For a complete list of the counties designated as primary natural disaster areas click here.
Regulatory Bills Introduced in the Senate
Bills have been introduced in the U.S. Senate which are designed to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s dust and water actions. Download Audio
Statement by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam
Statement on the Ten-Year Anniversary of 9/11: “Ten years ago, our country came under attack by individuals seeking to destroy America and the freedoms we enjoy. But instead of tearing us down, we became stronger in the face of adversity. Brave firefighters, police officers and extraordinary citizens rushed toward danger, sacrificing their own lives to help fellow Americans. Today, I …