Today is the final day of the 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo. Tyron Spearman is there and has more details. Final Day of 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo
Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens Today
The 41st Annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition opens today in Moultrie, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that while some of the crops grown there did suffer damage from Hurricane Michael, North America’s premier farm show will still have plenty to see and do. Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens Today
Working to Harvest Peanuts Before the Storm
With the approach of Hurricane Michael, Southeast peanut growers have been busy harvesting much of the crop that had already been dug before the storm hits. Tyron Spearman has the story. Working to Harvest Peanuts Before the Storm
Peanut Celebrations Happening in October / Hampton Farms Expanding Peanut Operation
A lot of celebrations going on as peanut farmers trying to stay ahead of the storm and get as many peanuts in before Hurricane Michael moves into the area. Peanut Celebrations Happening in October / Hampton Farms Expanding Peanut Operation Celebrations are going on at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. Continues through the 14th. The Sunbelt Ag Expo …
Hurricane Michael May Cause Problems for Southeast Crops
Tropical Storm Michael has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It now is threatening the United States Gulf Coast and a few major crops. Storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds are possible on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The storm is coming at a poor time for cotton, peanut and pecan farmers. Michael May Cause Problems for Southeast Crops …
Peanut Stocks, Processing, Usage Report
Peanut Stocks, Processing, Usage Report Peanut farmers are busy bringing in the crop. About 50 percent complete in the tristate area. We are showing now for Stocks and Processing, issued by USDA for the month of August, peanut stocks in commercial storage is now at 2.31 billion pounds. That is up 120 percent from last year. That is what has …
Fair and Festival-It’s What’s Going On
The peanut harvest is underway all across the tri-state area. There is also some celebrations. Fair and Festival-It’s What’s Going On The Georgia National Fair opens Thursday, October 4th, and continues through the 14th of October. The fair features a lot of livestock shows. The fair isn’t just agriculture. It has got something for everyone including livestock and horse shows. …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at the peanut calendar. Peanut Calendar
Fire at Peanut Facility
A peanut warehouse in Georgia suffered damage during a recent fire. Tyron Spearman has the details. Fire at Peanut Facility
No Farm Bill Yet
Tyron Spearman looks at some of the issues as to why the 2018 Farm Bill was not completed by the September 30 deadline. No Farm Bill Yet