This is valuable information for everybody, and Everett Griner tells us.
New Senate Ag Committee Chair
The Senate Ag Committee has a new chairman as Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln has taken the seat formerly held by Iowa Senator Tom Harkin.
Late Planting Forces More Management of Cotton Pest
With the unusual wet conditions Georgia experienced in May, Philip Roberts, extension entomologist with the University of Georgia, says producers are now dealing with pest issues.
Deadline for The Child Nutrition Act Looming
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 is set to expire on September 30th and many expect Congress will sign-off on a short-term extension.
Peanut Harvest Underway, Posted Price Update, & GA Peanut Tour
As peanut harvest gets underway in some areas, Tyron Spearman has not only that information but the fact there was no change to the peanut posted price again this week and the Georgia Peanut Tour is coming up next week. Peanut harvest: Posted price: GA Peanut tour:
GCA Sets 2010 Convention
The 2010 version of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show will be held April 1-3, and according to president-elect Bill Bryan, it will take place in conjunction again with the annual Georgia Beef Expo.
Global Warming
In today’s report, Everett Griner talks about global warming and it’s affects on agriculture.
Forestry’s Role in Cap and Trade Legislation
According to Svend Brandt-Erichsen, a recent guest on the Alabama Forest Owners’ Association’s Capitol Ideas Live!, one agricultural sector that could see a benefit in cap and trade legislation is forestry.
Dimlin has Wide Array of Uses in the Southeast
Southeastern Agriculture’s wide array of crops can also often equate to a wide array of pest management needs and Keith Griffith, field development representative with Chemtura Corporation, says that Dimlin has an excellent field reputation. For more information about Dimilin visit chemturacrop.com
GLCI Invites Producers to Conference
Producers from across the Southeast are invited to take part in the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative’s 4th National Conference in Reno, Nevada December 13-16th. To learn more about the conference click Here