With elections coming up in November, National Corn Growers Association Vice President of Public Policy, Jon Doggett, says that this August recess may be the perfect time for the nation’s farmers to talk with their legislators about the issues of importance to agriculture. Download Audio
Pricing System
Efforts to change farm pricing will fail. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Higher Peanut Corn and Soybean Forecast
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
La Niña
Everett Griner explains how this dry weather system will grow. Download Audio
Plans Still Being Worked Out for Administrative Disaster Assistance
Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln says that she has been checking in on how the 1.5-billion dollars in pledged disaster assistance for farmers will be administered. Download Audio
Trade Talks
U.S. officials are still trying new tactics. What are they? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
Trade with Cuba is getting closer. How close? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Bayer CropScience Launches Respect the Rotation Initiative
In response to the rapid expansion of glyphosate-resistant weeds, Brayer CropScience has launched a new initiative, Respect the Rotation. And Andy Hurst, product manager for Liberty Link and Ignite Herbicide, says its a call to action for growers to adopt better weed management practices. Download Audio
Tractor Basics
Today, Everett Griner explains just how we have had tractors… how some names have come and those that have gone. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of July 26, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .