By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
There was a time, not too many years ago, when peanut growers had few choices when it came to varieties. ...
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced details of the final regulation for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002 and 2008 farm bills. ...
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Planting decisions in 2009 in the Southeast will likely be made later than at any time in recent history. ...
By Brad Haire
University of Georgia
Row-crop harvest is winding down in Georgia. Farmers don’t know yet exactly how much corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans they’ve produced....
By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Dealing with “surplus” stocks of commodities has often been a contentious issue for farmers and government officials, but USDA appears to have found a way to move those stocks without having an adverse impact on crop prices....
By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
East Alabama peanut producer Mitch Lazenby rates this year’s peanut season at about a seven and a half on a scale with 10 being the highest. “It has been a good season for us, and we’re having a pretty good harvest,” said Lazenby in mid-November....
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer has reappointed one alternate member to serve on the National Peanut Board....
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Suffolk, Va., farmer Tommy Rountree has seen a little bit of everything in his farming career, but risks involved in farming today is one of the toughest challenges he has had to face....
By Eddie McGriff
Extension Coordinator, Coffee County, Ga.
There are no free lunches. Many peanut growers, especially those with cattle, have considered peanut hay as a side benefit of peanut production....
According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia peanut farmers are enjoying one of the better harvests in recent years. ...
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