Hot and Dry Conditions Kept Insect Pressure Low for Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The hot and dry weather this summer has proved challenging for Georgia’s cotton crop, but UGA Entomologist Philip Roberts says the bright side is that it has been a challenge for pest as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Potassium Issues Plagued GA Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says the hot and dry summer has unfortunately aided in bringing his early prediction of potassium issues for cotton producers to fruition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Even the Droughts are Bigger in Texas

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Weather

The epic drought and scorching heat that Texas has experienced this summer has produced a long list of unfavorable records and statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Invasive Pest Threatening Fall Foliage

Randall Weiseman Forestry, General, Weather

With the official start of fall coming our way shortly, some are gearing up for the annual show of fall color. But a certain invasive pest is threatening one of the most iconic of autumn’s trees, New England’s maple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

September Cotton Crop Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their September acreage reports this morning and Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. says the drought is still having a profound affect on the cotton crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Dry Conditions the Story of the Season So Far for GA Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Mike Lucas, Bleckley County cotton producer and Georgia Cotton Commission board member, says he was hoping to receive a little more relief from the recent tropical disturbances. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Many Southeast Counties Declared Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia along with a few counties in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as primary natural disaster areas due to the ongoing drought and excessive heat. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For a complete list of the counties designated as primary natural disaster areas click here. …

Counties in Georgia and Neighboring States Declared as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought and excessive heat that has damaged thousands of acres of crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Chambliss Applauds Drought Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s decision to declare 150 drought-stricken counties in Georgia disaster areas, as requested by Gov. Nathan Deal. Since April 2011, many parts of Georgia have experienced extreme weather conditions and suffered numerous crop losses. With the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation, Georgia farmers will be able to apply for emergency …

UGA Cotton Field Day Helps Exemplify the Power of Research

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Bulloch County cotton producer and new Georgia Cotton Commission board member, Lee Cromley was one of many who attended UGA’s Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton yesterday where he was impressed with all the research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …