A recent USDA Economic Research study showed that public research investment is a major factor in determining the future growth of U.S. Ag productivity. Download Audio
Irene Waters Some Peanuts While Others Stay Dry
Many eyes were on hurricane Irene this past week to see if it would bring rainfall to areas really needing it. And as Tyron Spearman reports, some peanuts fields across the Southeast did see rainfall from that storm. Download Audio
Alabama Peanut Producers Hosting Farm Bill Listening Session
The Alabama Peanut Producers invites growers to attend a farm bill listening session they will be holding this Thursday as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Immigration Reform
Everett Griner tells us just how critical immigration reform really is. Download Audio
Renewable Energy Grants / No Peanut Food Bans / GA Cotton-Peanut Field Day Coming
New grants are available for renewable energy efforts as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about possible food bans concerning peanuts along with a reminder about the Georgia Cotton & Peanut Field Day coming up next week. Grants: Download Audio Food Bans: Download Audio Field Day: Download Audio
Youth Leaders
The future of farming is in good hands. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Peanut Harvest Underway in Parts of Florida
Peanut harvest has begun in some areas of Florida as I talked with Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association about what they have seen thus far. Download Audio
Peanut Growers Urged to Keep Up with Disease Control
The Northwest Florida Research and Education Center held their annual Extension Farm Field Day in Jay, Florida Thursday. At the event University of Georgia plant pathologist Bob Kemerait told peanut growers white mold has become a problem in parts of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Download Audio
Supply and Price a Challenge for Peanut Industry & New Peanut Buying Points Officers
According to a recent speech, supply and price will be a challenge for the peanut industry, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with who was recently installed as officers for the National Peanut Buying Points Association for the upcoming year. Challenge: Download Audio Officers: Download Audio
U.S. Peanut Exports Continue Strong & Ag Calendar
Exports of U.S. peanuts continue to be strong as Tyron Spearman has an update on the latest numbers along with information about a few events taking place yet this week. Exports: Download Audio Events: Download Audio