Record Heat for 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

2012 was officially the hottest year on record for the US. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives us the details as well as his best prediction for 2013. 2012 Download Audio 2013 Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Peanut Show Hi-lights

The 37th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference held yesterday in Tifton saw a big crowd as growers and others in the peanut industry enjoyed the large trade show, took part in various seminars, and saw various awards handed out by the Georgia Peanut Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

Fontelis offers Broad-Spectrum Protection for Peanut Growers

Gary Veal, retail account manager for DuPont Crop Protection, talked with many peanut growers at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show and one of his main topics was their product Fontelis. Download Audio For more information about Fontelis go to the DuPont Crop Protection website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Committees Set in Week One of GA 2013 Legislative Session

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us a quick overview of the first week of Georgia’s 2013 legislative session, as well as the details regarding the council’s upcoming annual meeting and legislative breakfast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …

Dust Bowl

Everett Griner has two questions about the dust bowl of the 30’s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026

Rain and Rock Removal Helping Water Levels on Mississippi River

Recent heavy rains and rock removal are making a big difference for Mississippi River shippers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …

Educating Congressional Leaders Will be Key in Getting Farm Bill Passed

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is making a big push for the passage of a comprehensive 5-Year Farm Bill, and says educating Congressional leaders on the importance of the bill will be vital for its success. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Growers Get Washington Update

The 37th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference continues at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center as a large crowd is on hand to take in the trade show and to hear from a variety of folks. One person here is Bob Redding, who represents the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation in Washington D.C., as he and I …

Big Crowd at Georgia Peanut Show

The 37th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference is underway at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. The one-day show, sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission in cooperation with the University of Georgia, runs until 4:30 this afternoon as more than 85 exhibitors are on hand. I talked with John Beasley, extension agronomist with the University of …

Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012 …