Cotton, corn, and soybean prices are looking pretty good right now as Tyron Spearman looks where those crops stand compared to peanut prices at this point. Download Audio And Tyron has information about two new billboards in Alabama put up just in time for peanut harvest by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Download Audio
No Disaster Aid for Peanuts
USDA released a summary of the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance which includes various crops, but one that many Southeastern growers noticed right away was missing is peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio
Peanut Pricing and Loan Updates
Today Tyron Spearman looks at this week’s pricing for peanuts along with an update on how many tons are still on loan. Download Audio
F.A.D.
Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio
GA Peanut Tour Gives a Glimpse of all Aspects of Peanut Production
The 2010 Georgia Peanut Tour has wrapped up and UGA Extension plant pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says attendees got to see several aspects of the peanut industry during the 24th annual event, including buying, processing, and shelling, as well as the current state of the peanut crop in local fields. Download Audio
Digging Peanuts in Dry Conditions
We talked earlier this week about how dry many peanut fields are right now as some growers begin to dig, and while at this week’s Georgia Peanut Tour, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia said while there has been little if any rainfall in most areas lately there are reports of some pretty decent looking peanuts elsewhere. Download …
FL Expanding BioFuels Market
Workshops concerning the expansion the U.S. biofuels market are being held across Florida as Bill Vasden Jr., Chairman of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, said these could create new revenue opportunities for many growers. Download Audio To learn more go to FloridaFeedstockGrowers.com Click below for a schedule of the upcoming meetings…
Dry Fields Hurting Peanut Harvest
Dry conditions are making things tough for some when it comes to peanut harvest, as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest crop condition numbers. Download Audio
Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Now that school is officially in session, one important element to remember is ensuring that kids get a healthy lunch to fuel their busy day. And in these three reports, nutrition expert, Tammy Roberts, gives some key tips for those packing school lunches. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
AL Initiative Targets Pigweed in 5 Alabama Counties
AUBURN, Ala. Sept. 14, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers control Palmer amaranth, a species of Pigweed.