Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin received the American Farm Bureau Federations highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, during this week’s 91st AFBF annual meeting in Seattle. Irvin has served as Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture since 1969. AFBF established the Distinguished Service Award to honor individuals who have devoted their careers to serving farming and ranching. Commissioner Irvin’s …
The Big Mississippi Needs Help
River facilities are falling apart. Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
GA Gov Optimistic Water Deal Coming Soon, Crist Unsure
From THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By KEITH LAING THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 12, 2009…After huddling last month with Gov. Charlie Crist and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley to renew efforts to resolve a long-standing water dispute, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has hinted a deal could be in the pipes, though Florida officials are more cautious.
Deadline Approaching for the 2010 Planting Intentions Survey
Cotton producers are being encouraged to complete and return the 2010 Planting Intentions Survey.
Using New Media to Spread the Beef Message
Lucinda Williams, Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, talks about how they are taking advantange of new ways of communicating with consumers about beef.
Slow Cookers on the Fast Track
Slow cookers have enjoyed enduring popularity and now with a renewed interest in economical home meal preparation and healthy eating they are simmering again.
National Ag Day Essay Contest
The National Ag Day Essay Contest gives students in the 7th through 12th grades a chance to win a thousand dollars – a trip to Washington, D.C. – and recognition during the Celebration of Ag Dinner. Entries are due February 12, 2010. For more information visit the National Association of Farm Broadcasting website.
Cotton Crop Report
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their January all cotton report for the 2009 crop this morning as Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. has the latest numbers.
Peanut Crop Up from Last Month
According to the report released this morning, the U.S. peanut crop is a bit larger than what the numbers showed in December, as Tyron Spearman has updated figures for not only peanuts, but also corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Ag Connect Expo Starts Tomorrow
Farmers from across the Southeast are invited to be a part of the industry’s newest event, Ag Connect Expo, which starts Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register now at www.agconnect.com