South Carolina peanut yield may set record 

Nov 13, 2008

South Carolina growers are finishing a 2008 peanut crop that has been averaging 3,500 pounds per acre, which would set a new state record if realized. ...

USDA reduces global cotton crop, consumption 

Nov 13, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

World economic troubles are having an impact on cotton consumption, especially in China. ...

More bad economic news predicted for 2009 

Nov 13, 2008,

By Dave Caldwell
North Carolina State University

The drumbeat of bad economic news is likely to continue well into 2009....

Year-end crop survey coming in December 

Nov 13, 2008

It’s that time of year again, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) prepares to contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end production numbers....

Funding changes threaten IPM programs 

Nov 12, 2008,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

In an e-mail to university administrators and state IPM coordinators on Sept. 19, the USDA, CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Services) announced that the 30-year system of formula funding for State IPM Programs would be converted to competitive grants effective Oct. 1....

Kentucky soybean yields varying widely 

Nov 12, 2008

Combines continued to roll through Kentucky soybean fields last week as 89 percent of the crop has now been harvested. ...

Georgia cotton, peanut yields up 

Nov 12, 2008

Rainfall during October was above normal over most of the state, but drought conditions continue, according to the USDA, NASS, Georgia Field Office....

Ag secretary speculation begins 

Nov 12, 2008

Three names have emerged in the first round of speculation about who will be the secretary of agriculture in an Obama administration: ...

U.S. crops shrink from last month 

Nov 11, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

It’s starting to look like planting delays and other weather maladies experienced in several major growing regions last spring may be starting to have an impact on crop yields....

Alabama cotton yields varied 

Nov 11, 2008

Alabama cotton growers are putting the finishing touches on the 2009 cotton harvest, with highly variable yields being reported....

USDA announces amended farm bill provisions 

Nov 11, 2008

Owners and operators of farms with 10 or fewer base acres now have the opportunity to receive payments for the 2008 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program....

Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo set Dec. 2-3 

Nov 11, 2008

Growers, processors, marketers, suppliers, and others interested in the fruit and vegetable industry are invited to participate in “Breaking New Ground” at the 23rd Annual Southeast Vegetable and Fruit Expo in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., Convention Center, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2-3, 2008....

Peanut disease resistance probably won't cut costs 

Nov 10, 2008,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Peanut growers across the Southeast generally produced good yields with good quality scores in 2008....

Plan early to save on 2009 crop inputs 

Nov 10, 2008,

By Katie Pratt
University of Kentucky

Recent fluctuations in the commodity markets and input prices have left farmers wondering whether to purchase next year's inputs now or wait to see if prices drop....

Drought-hardy soybean lines coming soon 

Nov 10, 2008,

BY Rosalie Marion Bliss
United States Department of Agriculture

A team led by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticist Thomas Carter will soon release advanced soybean breeding lines that carry slow-wilting traits....

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