A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
FL Congressman Looking to Take Ag Message to DC
Kevin Kelley, Legislative Assistant for Congressman Steve Southerland, says the representative is looking forward to being an advocate of Florida’s Agricultural industry in Washington. Download Audio
Peanut Prices, Argentina Crop Update & USDA Seeking Bids
Today Tyorn Spearman looks at current peanut prices, the Argentina peanut crop, and the fact USDA it taking bids for peanuts and peanut butter. Download Audio Download Audio
Living Mottos
State Symbols honor rural life. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio
FL Gov Scott Budget Proposals Startle Many
Florida’s new governor finally released initial budget proposals in recent days, making for interesting discussion in many circles in Tallahassee and around the state. Agriculture interests will want to know just how different Governor Scott looks at things when it comes to crafting a state budget. Gary Cooper has more with this report. Download Audio
AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Underway
The 5th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is underway at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama as growers and industry folks from across the southeast are here to learn the latest in the peanut industry. I had a chnace to talk with both Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers and Randy Grigss with the Alabama Peanut Producers …
Are You Sure?
Farmers and Consumers are friendly competitors. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
USDA on Status of Counter-Cyclical Payment
USDA announced today that they will not issue partial 2010-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers of certain covered commodities as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup
Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011.
Peanuts May Have to Fight for Acreage
High commodity prices for the major crops continues and thus some wonder how many acres will be devoted to peanuts this year as Tyron Spearman looks at this topic again now that an estimate for cotton acreage was recently released. Download Audio