At the recent American Peanut Council meeting, an overview was given concerning where things stood for their purpose as Tyron Spearman has more along with the fact an honor will be given next week to a Georgia peanut farmer. APC: Honor:
States Re-Start Water Sharing Talks
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By DAVID ROYSE – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 14, 2009…..Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday will meet with the governors of Alabama and Georgia as the states again begin to discuss the future of the water that flows through the Chattahoochee and Flint river systems down into the Florida Panhandle and Apalachicola Bay.
America Slipping
Global agriculture poses a threat and Everett Griner tells us just what is happening.
Monsanto Introduces DP Class of 10
The Deltapine Class of 2010 has been officially announced and Dr. Dave Albers, Monsanto’s cotton germplasm lead, says when you combine it with the class of 09, southeastern farmers have several options for a 555 replacement.
Cotton Exports Up
An increase in cotton exports is helping draw down cotton stocks and ultimately boosting the price.
GBB Pleased with New Media Opportunities
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says using the new social media networks is an avenue that continues to grow for them.
Peanut Promotion Program Doing Good Job
Today Tyron Spearman has information about the peanut promotion program and how one man feels it’s doing a good job.
2009 Crops In
The financial outlook for farmers this year is gloomy. Everett Griner explains.
Georgia Cotton Yield Surprisingly Up, Despite Continued Harvest Issues
Considering the harvest difficulties Georgia has experienced, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says that he is surprised that the December forecast show’s the crop expected to yield a record 907 pounds per acre.
Food Safety to be Discussed at Southeast Fruit and Veggie Conference
Recent food safety developments will be among the issues Georgia and Florida growers will hear about during the upcoming Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah. Register and find out more here.