Slower rise seen for 09. Everett Griner has checked it out and gives us the numbers.
National Progress on Cotton Planting
With relatively cooler and wet weather conditions across the nation, the planting progress has lagged behind this season. Meteorologist Brad Rippey checks in on the development of the cotton crop.
Water Council Meetings
Tyron Spearman has this report regarding the latest step in the implementation of Georgia’s Statewide Water Plan.
Caffeine in Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are popular with Americans but USDA Research shows that many users may not realize that many have active ingredients that contain caffeine.
CRP Extensions for Some Expiring Contracts
USDA is giving some producers the opportunity to modify and extend their Conservation Reserve Program contracts scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2009.
GCA Pleased with Signing of Bills
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently signed into law a couple of bills that according to Jim Collins with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, was backed by a variety of agricultural groups across the state.
Peanut Crop Update
Here is a quick update on where peanut planting stands at this time.
What Drought?
Southeast floods………..15 inches! Everett Griner tells us just how it affected planting.
Pigweed Still Poses Issues for Cotton Belt
UGA Extension Agronomist Dr. Stanley Culpepper acknowledges that Palmer Amaranth is still a major issue in some areas of the cotton belt.
Southeastern Agriculture Works Together
While in Washington DC last week, the Southeast AgNet team had an opportunity to visit with Senator Saxby Chambliss about how representatives from all regions of agriculture come together to tackle the unique challenges Southeastern Agriculture faces.