The 2019 loan rates for peanuts have been announced. Tyron Spearman had the details.
Peanut Shellers and Buying Points Meeting
The 2019 Pre-Harvest Meeting hosted by the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association is taking place this week in Albany, GA. Tyron Spearman says speakers for the meeting are scheduled at start at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7th.
USDA/AMS Announces New Fees for Warehouses
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced fees it charges warehouse operators will increase by about 10 percent on October 1, 2019. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Water Conservation Practices Discussed at Sunbelt Field Day
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day, Tyron Spearman was able to learn more about water conservation practices.
Soil Moisture Monitoring Discussed at Sunbelt Field Day
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day in Moultrie, Georgia, one of the tram stops gave attendees updated information concerning monitoring of soil moisture in fields. Tyron Spearman did an interview which explains how sensors are helping producers with their irrigation needs. 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day – Casey Cox Video by: Georgia Peanut Commission Casey Cox, Mitchell …
Looking at Sunbelt Expo Peanut Field Trials
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day in Moultrie, Georgia, Tyron Spearman stopped by one of the peanut field exhibits to learn about seeding rates, disease issues and more.
More Details on the new Market Facilitation Program
Signup for the new Market Facilitation Program (MFP) started today, July 29 and Tyron Spearman has more details about the new program.
Market Facilitation Program Signup Start Monday
Signup for the new Market Facilitation Program (MFP) starts Monday, July 29 and runs through December 6 at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the payments rates that will be made.
This Week’s Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update.
Farmers Invited to Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day
Farmers across the Southeast are invited to attend the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Thursday, July 25 in Moultrie, Georgia. As Tyron Spearman reports, Field Day will be a preview of the 42nd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo coming in October.