USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their August crop production forecasts this morning and when it comes to this year’s peanut crop, the report shows production is forecast to be up 10 percent from last year, while they are calling for a record high corn and soybean crop. Download Audio
Peanut Payment Projections & Donating Peanut Butter
Today Tyron Spearman has updated information concerning counter-cyclical payments on peanuts for this year along with news about an upcoming donation by one group of peanut butter. Payments: Download Audio Donation: Download Audio
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 registration opens
AG CONNECT Expo, the new global Ag trade show in North America, announces that registration has opened for the 2011 show. AG CONNECT Expo 2011 is slated for January 8-10, 2011 (Preview Day January 7 by special admission) at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This new international agriculture event showcases the latest industry innovations, products and technology …
Marketing Loans Not Being Utilized
Today Tyron Spearman has information about how a recent speaker talked how the marketing loan assistance program is not really being utilized like it should be. Download Audio
Discussing Farm/Disaster Bills & Peanut Shellers/Buying Points to Meet
In our nation’s capitol, discussions about the upcoming Farm Bill and Disaster Bill continue, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on both of those along with information about a meeting taking place this week involving certain aspects of the peanut industry. Bills: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio
Trade Talks
U.S. officials are still trying new tactics. What are they? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 2, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Peanut Fields Needing Rain
Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …
FL Peanut Field Day Coming Up
Thursday, August 19th is when the annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna. Dr. Barry Tillman knows the hot, dry weather pattern is really starting to affect the crop in many areas. Download Audio
Hot and Dry Weather Affecting Peanut Crop
The latest crop report is showing how the hot and dry conditions are starting to affect the U.S. peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio