Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.
New Peanut Moisture Meter
Tyron Spearman has information about a new meter which has been developed to test mositure in peanuts.
SE Peanut Harvest & Varieties Summary
At the Amercan Peanut Shellers meeting last week, Tyron Spearman says the peanut harvest and variety selections this year were summarized.
Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug was known for giving life to millions. Today Everett Griner tells us more about him.
W.T.O. Mission
Today Everett Griner talks on the complications of international trade.
Senate Health Committee Passes Food Safety Legislation
The Senate Health Committee has unanimously approved the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and Senator Saxby Chambliss says the legislation affords regulators the authority they need to better identify vulnerabilities in our food supply.
Peanut Proud Still Accepting Donations
Peanut Proud is still collecting donations of peanut butter as Tyron Spearman says they trying to provide more for food banks.
New Peanut Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed four members and four alternate members to serve on the National Peanut Board, as Tyron Spearman has the details.
Computers on Farms
Farm use of technology is lagging. How? Everett Griner explains.
More on this Year’s Harvest Woes
Rain has certainly been the story of this year’s harvest and that story continued as tropical depression Ida brought more moisture to the region last week. The following reports have an update on where we stand and what weather to expect this week, as well as a producer’s perspective on the unusual year.