Loan receipts continued their downward trend this week, as just 2.8 percent of sales was accepted by the Flue-Cured Stabilization Corporation. The National Agricultural Statistics Service set the Type 14 production estimate at 78,005,000 pounds - up 4,255,000 pounds from August. Sought Applications are now being accepted through local County Extension Agents for the Excellence in Tobacco Production Awards and Recognition Program. Recipients must be between 21 and 40 years old and receive at least 75 percent of their total income from farming and must be actively involved in the production of flue-cured tobacco during the current and previous calendar years. Nominees must have demonstrated leadership ability and financial stability.
Nominations are limited to one per county.
Nominations should be made through the local County Extension Agent. A typed and fully completed nomination form is required. Please contact your local County Extension Agent for nomination forms or receive further information. Thank you for your efforts to submit quality nominees. Georgia-Florida type 14 is averaging 90 ppm.