Promotion and research efforts are a main focus for the Georgia Peanut Commission and board member, Donald Chase, says they work hard to be judicious with the producer’s dollars as they are producers as well. Download Audio
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio
Peanut Posted Price Rises
The peanut posted price saw a rise again this week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Approaching Deadline for AL NRCS Pigweed Initiative
Eric Schwab, AL NRCS Agronomist, wants to remind Alabama producers in Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell counties that October 30, 2010 is the deadline for funding for a EQIP pilot program designed to help control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio
Peanut Inspection Update & GA Peanut Commission Meets with Vilsack
Today Tyron Spearman runs through the latest peanut inspection figures along with news about talks during the visit by the Secretary of Agriculture to Southwest Georgia this week with representatives from the Georgia Peanut Commssion. Inspections: Download Audio Vilsack: Download Audio
Peanut and Cotton Crop Payments Announced
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the final 2009 counter cyclical payments figures for both peanuts and cotton. Download Audio
Peanuts Still Coming In & Expecting Record Soybean Crop
Today Tyron Spearman updates the latest numbers concerning the peanut harvest and also looks at what is being called a record soybean crop this year. Peanuts: Download Audio Soybeans: Download Audio
Big Award
Sunbelt Farmer of the Year is a huge award given at Sunbelt Ag Expo every year. Everett Griner talks about this award. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of October 18, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .