Tyron Spearman was at the recent groundbreaking for The Georgia Peanut Commission’s new headquarters where he spoke to GPC Chairman Armond Morris about what the building and what it will entail. Download Audio
Immigration Policy A Priority of Florida Governor Scott
By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 1, 2011……….When lawmakers begin preparing for next year’s legislative session in September, one of their priorities should be taking another look at laws dealing with immigrants, Gov. Rick Scott said Monday. Download Audio
Weather Conditions Vary across Peanut Belt
Weather conditions across peanut belt, while have not been what we would like to see, have improved in some areas. But Tyron Spearman says that’s not the case everywhere. Download Audio
Food Research
Everett Griner explains how cuts in ag research will slow production. Download Audio
USDA Designates 27 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA has just released this announcement for counties in Florida and contiguous counties in Alabama and Georgia: WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 27 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses
GA Peanut Commission Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters
The Georgia Peanut Commission kicked off their 50th anniversary today by holding a groundbreaking for their new headquarters.
Agriculture Watching Debt Discussions
Many across the country have been glued to what’s happening in our nation’s capitol concerning the country’s debt issue, and as Tyron Spearman reports today, that includes many in agriculture as we continue to watch to see how all of this will affect various programs. Download Audio
Title I Programs Discussed During Audit Hearings
The House is continuing to prepare for the 2012 Farm Bill through their audit sessions with commodity programs being the focus during a recent hearing. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of July 25, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
USDA Makes Funds Available for Producers & Peanut Calendar
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that due to the high demand for guaranteed farm ownership and direct farm operating funds, USDA has transferred appropriated funds to meet the urgent credit needs of producers, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with next week’s peanut calendar of events. Funds: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio