Tyron Spearman has information about the recent resolution that was filed concerning greehnhoue gases, along with the results of the cotton referendum, and also says there are no changes to peanut contracts at this time. Gas: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio
Nut, Nuts, and More Nuts
This has been another good year for tree nuts. Everett Griner tells us just how good. Download Audio
What Change for the National Organic Program Means
USDA’s National Organic Program has recently become independent and Deputy Administrator Miles McElvoy explains what this means for the program. Download Audio
Details on Congressional Action to Nullify EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules
Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, gives a little more detail on the efforts in Congress to suspend the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio
A Push for Better School Lunches
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio
Discussing Beef Promotion at Convention
A variety of folks from across the Southeast are in San Antonio, Texas this week for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, where many things will be discussed including new national beef checkoff programs. Download Audio
GA Outstanding Peanut Farmer & Peanut Butter Heading to Haiti
Today Tyron Spearman tells us who was named the new Georgia Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer along with an update concerning the donation of peanut butter for haiti earthquake victims. Farmer: Download Audio Haiti: Download Audio
Questions about Group’s Nonprofit Status
An animal-owners organization is hoping to persuade the IRS to investigate whether political lobbying by one animal rights group is illegal. Download Audio
Global Marketing
Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Peanut Butter Being Sent for Haitian Relief Effort
The U.S. peanut industry is sending nearly 126-thousand jars of peanut butter, or approximately 3-million servings, in support of the Haitian relief effort. Download Audio