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
Farming Facts
Today’s farmers are facing huge responsibilities. Everett Griner tells us what some of these are. Download Audio
Peanut Posted Price Rises Again & Ag Budget Cuts Looming
The peanut posted price went up again this week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers along with the latest on what’s being discussed concerning the budget for agriculture. Price: Download Audio Budget: Download Audio
Peanut Exports Continue Strong & Peanut Acreage Hurt by Other Crops
The latest numbers show how strong peanut exports continue to be as Tyron Spearman looks at that along with why peanut acreage is down so much this year. Exports: Download Audio Acreage: Download Audio
Harvesting Problems
Everett Griner tells us today about problems producers are having with labor. Download Audio
Land Grant Universities Need Help for Ag Programs
At the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference, a panel representing four land grant universities in the Southeast spoke about how tough funding issues have become over the past few years, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio
Georgia Peanut Achievement Award Winners Honored
Also at the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference, the Georgia peanut achievement award winners were honored as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Peanut Allergies
Research could end allergies to nuts. Everett Griner tells us what this is. Download Audio