Today Tyron Spearman updates where peanut contracts stand for southeast growers heading into a new week. Download Audio
Concerns About High Corn Prices
There are concerns in our nation’s capitol about the high commodity prices, especially for corn, and today Tyron Spearman reports this was a major topic of discussion this week. Download Audio
GA Department of Ag Making Locally Grown Products Accessible
The desire for locally grown products is on the rise in Georgia and Mathew Kulinski, director of markets with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, says they are working to overcome some of the challenges that come with this growing market in order to better connect consumers with producers. Download Audio
Peanut Posted Price and Farm Income
Today Tyron Spearman has this week’s posted price information for peanuts along with the latest farm income numbers. Download Audio
Support Being Requested for UF DPM/DPH Program
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has indicated they would provide funding support for a Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) and Doctor of Plant Health (DPH) programs at the University of Florida, contingent on the expression of industry need and support. Download Audio
Budget Cuts to Affect Agriculture
Proposed budget cuts in our nation’s capitol will obviously affect agriculture as Tyron Spearman looks at various parts of the peanut industry that would feel it. Download Audio And peanut growers are urged to contact Congress now Regarding Ag Cuts
Peanut Contracts Verses Other Crop Prices
National Peanut Research Lab’s Dr. Marshall Lamb was one of the speakers at last week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan as he talked about markets and had some advice for growers. Download Audio
FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26
Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011.
Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …
Peanut Board Checkoff Update
Today Tyron Spearman looks at how the National Peanut Board used producers dollars this past year for promotional and research efforts. Download Audio