Today Tyron Spearman looks at reasons why we all need to be thankful for farmers across our country who work everyday to produce the food we will enjoy this Thanksgiving and everyday. Download Audio
Feeding Africa
There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. Download Audio
Peanut Count and Contract Update
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers of peanuts that have been counted and looks at where things stand with peanut contracts. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Ag Engineering Society to hold Conference at AG CONNECT Expo
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces that the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will again hold its annual Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in conjunction with AG CONNECT Expo. ASABE will also present its annual AE50 “innovation” awards and will spotlight the AE50 winning products at AG CONNECT Expo 2011.
Ag in Review for the Week of November 15, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Congressional Action on Pigford Settlement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on Pigford settlement agreement funding today approved by the U.S. Senate: “President Obama and I pledged not only to treat all farmers fairly and equally, but to right the wrongs of the past for farmers who faced discrimination. Today, the Senate took a bold step and provided …
Numbers Indicate Good Peanut Crop Overall
While dry conditions did affect the peanut crop in some areas, Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers released by NASS which show it still looks to be a pretty good crop this year. Download Audio
NPB Promoting Research Efforts
Today Tyron Spearman has information about some of the latest efforts by the National Peanut Board. Download Audio
Farmer vs. EPA
Is the EPA making unreal proposals? Everett Griner looks into it and gives us his view. Download Audio