Top Stories Georgia peanut crop promising10/15/08 The only thing standing between some Georgia peanut producers and an exceptional year is one more good... HeadlinesGeorgia peanut crop promisingOct 15, 2008 9:50 AM, By Paul L. Hollis The only thing standing between some Georgia peanut producers and an exceptional year is one more good rainfall, says John Beasley, University of Georgia Extension peanut specialist.... Brian Kirksey named Sunbelt Farmer of the YearOct 15, 2008 9:45 AM, By Paul L. Hollis Brian Kirksey, 49, a diversified farmer from Arkansas, was named the 2008 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year on Tuesday during the opening day of the Moultrie, Ga., farm show.... NCGA membership at record levelsOct 15, 2008 9:41 AM The National Corn Growers Association began its new fiscal year Oct. 1 with a record membership of 35,046 growers from 47 states and two foreign countries.... Biodiesel tax credit extendedOct 15, 2008 9:38 AM The American Soybean Association (ASA) is celebrating final passage of legislation that includes an extension of the biodiesel tax incentive for one year through Dec. 31, 2009, and provisions to shut down the abusive "splash and dash" practice that currently allows foreign-produced fuel to enter the U.S., claim the biodiesel tax incentive and be shipped to a third country for end use.... Consumers will pay what beef is worthOct 15, 2008 9:33 AM, By Miranda Reiman People often measure value by their expectations. ... Kentucky hay supplies up, but not back to normalOct 14, 2008 9:31 AM, By Katie Pratt Even though the majority of the state is in the midst of a drought, Kentucky hay supplies are up from last year.... Late-season rains beneficial to SoutheastOct 14, 2008 9:21 AM, By Paul L. Hollis While rainfall from tropical storms has been beneficial to some areas of the Southeast this year, other areas remain dry. ... Southeast Farm Press News Archive Commentaries
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Downed corn may force early harvest in KentuckyFarmers across Kentucky are dealing with corn down in the fields as a result of Hurricane Ike's remnants that hit the state last weekend. ... High winds flatten corn in Kentucky, TennesseeDry conditions prevailed across Kentucky and Tennessee last week allowing for harvest operations to continue, but winds from remnants of Hurricane Ike reportedly did major crop damage.... After Ike: Help sought for Texas, Louisiana agricultureTexas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples has announced joint efforts with local, state and federal partners as well as statewide agricultural organizations to meet the needs of thousands of agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Ike. ... Across the SunbeltLouisiana: post-hurricane insurance, contract concernsEarly-season and late-season weather-related disasters badly impacted Mid-South growers. ... Confessions of a disobedient locavore and proud carnivoreI discovered a neat new word while researching for this commentary. ... Efficient nutrient management may save farmers moneyTapping into deep nitrogen and phosphorus reserves, applying fertilizers in a timely manner, and using the appropriate fertility rate based on soil tests and a realistic yield goal, will help grain farmers maintain yields and improve nutrient use efficiency.... 
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