There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio
Timely Planting of Peanuts to Avoid Virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus is a concern for many peanut growers as Tyron Spearman looks at information given about planting dates to fit the newer varieties. Download Audio
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.”
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up…
Argentina Peanut Crop gets Rain & CRP Signup Starts Monday
Today Tyron Spearman updates how things stand with the peanut crop in Argentina along with a reminder about the CRP signup which starts Monday. Peanuts: Download Audio Signup: Download Audio
Ag Budget is Tight for Peanuts & APC Meeting in Washington
Tyron Spearman has been able to spend some time in our nation’s capitol as he updates some of the topics being discusssed when it comes to the peanut industry. Download Audio Download Audio
Limited Peanut Butter Recall Announced
There has been a recall on a couple of peanut butter products as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
National Peanut Month Underway & CRP Signup Starts March 14
With March here that means National Peanut Month is underway as Tyron Spearman has more on what all that involves and also reminds farmers about the CRP signup that beings in just a week and a half. Peanuts: Download Audio CRP: Download Audio
R. F. D. Iraq
Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. Download Audio
GPC to Hold Referendum & Peanut Posted Price Holding Steady
The Georgia Peanut Commission has announced they will be holding a referendum as Tyron Spearman has the details of that along with an update of this week’s peanut posted price. GPC: Download Audio Price: Download Audio