Field hearings to review U.S. agriculture policy for the process of writing the 2012 Farm Bill have been underway the past few weeks, as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the topics discussed thus far. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Help For Hungry
BRIC plans to fight famine. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio
Impact of Oil Spill in the Gulf
Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio
Growers Urged to Use Peanut and Soybean Inoculants
Due to heavy rainfalls over the past few months Glen Wiggins, Regional Sales Manager for Becker Underwood, said they are urging growers to not overlook a critical input when it comes to soybean and peanut acreage this year. Download Audio To learn more visit their website at beckerunderwood.com
Farmer Stress
Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. Download Audio
Signup Date for AL NRCS Ag Energy Audits Approaching
Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis says the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants producers to be award of a new initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio Signups for the Ag Energy Audits are continuous but there is an upcoming batching date of May 21, 2010.
Planting Progress Update
Spring planting continues in the growing belts across the country as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest crop progress numbers. Download Audio
Review of USDA’s Crop Forecasts
Today we take a look at the first forecasts for the crops that are going in the ground this spring. Download Audio
Food Born Illnesses
Who is dragging their feet? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio