Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession.
Peanut Growers Donate Peanut Butter
Peanut growers from across the Southeast are in Washington D.C. this week to meet with legislators about the issues affecting the industry. And while there, the Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas peanut producers donated more than 7,000 jars of peanut butter to Martha’s Table.
Still the Richest Country in the World
Why do we still have children going to bed hungry? Everett Griner has some outlook on this today.
Food Safety Act Introduced
In Washington this week both Democratic and Republican senators got behind comprehensive legislation which will increase food inspection and oversight in the wake of the recent issue with salmonella being found in certain peanut products. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Rotating Crops with Peanuts
While many are suggesting that peanut acreage needs to be cut back some this year, University of Georgia Plant Pathologist Dr. Tim Brenneman cautions growers on what crop may not work in replacing them through a rotational program.
You’ve Heard It All
Since the second outbreak, we have heard it all. Everett Griner gives us the insight on just who pays for all of this in the long run.
Never a Shortage of Peanut Diseases
No matter what you may plant this year, if it involves peanuts, University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait says there is never a shortage of diseases to worry about.
Peanut Promotions
Today Tyron Spearman talks about a couple of peanut promotions which took place this past week.
Increase of Food Prices
What caused the food prices to go up as much as they did? Everett Griner tells us what the experts are saying.
Peanut Stocks & Processing and Peanut Referendum Reminder
The latest stocks and processing report for peanuts was released, as Tyron Spearman looks at those numbers and also has more about the important referendum vote coming up. Peanut Stocks Report: Peanut Referendum: