WASHINGTON, D.C. May 21, 2012 Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Armond Morris testified in the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management hearing on the 2013 Farm Bill: Commodity Programs and Crop Insurance. Morris, who also serves as chairman of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, spoke on behalf of the Commission, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the …
Peanut Crop Predictions
Today Tyron Spearman looks at USDA’s latest prediction for the 2012 peanut crop and what to expect if those numbers are realized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Southern Crops Represented During House Farm Bill Hearing
Southern crops were among those represented during a recent House hearing regarding agricultural policy in advance of the writing of the farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
How Farmers Will Benefit from USDA Farmers Market Grants
Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Kevin Concannon says the recently announced grant funding to farmers markets will assist farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Why Men Love Their Meat
New research reveals that in America and more than 20 other Western nations, people see a metaphoric link between men and meat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
UF Hosting Corn Silage and Forage Field Day
The University of Florida will hosting a Corn Silage and Forage Field Day at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra, Florida this Thursday, May 24 starting at 8:00am eastern. For more information visit this website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
Friday afternoon USDA released their monthly Cattle on Feed report which shows a 1 percent drop in the on-feed numbers compared to May 1, 2011 making this the first year over decline since May 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on HealthierUS Schools
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the HealthierUS School Challenge program, which recognizes schools that are creating healthier environments for their students through their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Download Audio More information about the program is available on the website of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness website by …
Big Crops
Everett Griner tells us how the crop forecast for 2012 is positive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Educational Programs, Research Meeting on Citrus Calendar
Educational programs for citrus growers in Immokalee and Arcadia are on tap this week, as is a telephone meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors. The details are in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …