The sun was bright and the breeze light during the 2013 UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day, as farmers from across the state gathered in Tifton to get a first-hand look at research efforts being conducted on their behalf. Lee Crumley is one of those who attended and spoke to us about the value of hearing from the specialist and …
Peanuts are Big Business in Southeast
While there are a variety of crops grown and livestock raised here in the Southeast, peanuts are still a big business. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Efforts to Keep Up Momentum on Immigration Reform
Immigration reform has been a top agricultural priority for years, but it has just recently taken center stage in Washington. And Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says how they are working to keep the momentum on the issue going. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Some States Return to LFTB Purchases in Schools
While USDA has repeatedly affirmed the safety of lean finely textured beef, the overall amount of it purchased by the school lunch program is down about 95-percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Nutrition Bill Still Unsettled in the House
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says everything about the farm bill process has been hard, but the fight surrounding the nutrition title is an extremely difficult issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Rogers Previews Citrus Grower-Beekeeper Meeting
The September 18 Citrus Grower-Beekeeper Meeting in Lake Alfred will educate growers and beekeepers about each other’s challenges and hopefully establish lines of communication, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers says. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Hog Smart
The feral hog problem s continues to grow. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Natural Fire Retardant Coating for Homes
USDA researchers have developed an all natural temporary fire retardant gel that could give protection to homes caught in a wildfire. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Citrus Growers: CHMAs Work Best with Aerial Sprays
Citrus health management areas (CHMAs) do a good job reducing HLB-spreading psyllid populations, but CHMAs using aerial sprays have the best psyllid control. That’s what several growers attending Tuesday’s Highlands County Extension grower forum in Sebring said. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Gloomy Summer Has Alabama Cotton Progress Lagging Behind
Dickie Hobbs from Elkmont, Alabama says this summer’s wet and gloomy days have slowed the progress of his cotton crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …