According to Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), while parts of the cotton crop in the state have been affected by drought and heat, the lower coastal region of Southwest Alabama has received excessive rainfall. But, Cotton Agronomist Steve Brown notes this year’s Alabama cotton crop is still very promising. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to Brown about how this year’s crop is great in some places, while …
Miss Florida Citrus Visits Citrus, Specialty Crop Expo
The reigning Miss Florida Citrus, Payton Barrington from Orlando, was able to attend the Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo last week in North Ft. Myers, Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman had a chance to not only get a quick picture with her, but also talk with Payton about her many accomplishments over the past few years. Payton was able to …
Alabama Cattlemen Serve Ribeye Samples to Baseball Crowd
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has been involved in a variety of events this summer, including a recent baseball game in Birmingham. ACA Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it went really well and explains what they served at the Baron’s game. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery …
Cotton, Peanut Crop Update
According to the weekly Crop Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), cotton bolls are opening across the belt. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on how the cotton crop is coming along. Rippey also has good news about the peanut crop. In Alabama, cotton setting bolls is 97 percent, which compares to 93 percent last year and the 5-year average …
USDA Forecasts More Milk Production, Lower Prices
USDA’s latest adjustments in milk production and price forecasts reflect a rise in milk production, and lower prices. Rod Bain has the story. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest changes in USDA’s August milk product and class price forecasts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Farmland Prices, Equipment Sales Decline in Monthly Index
Farmland prices and farm equipment sales declined in the August Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index. The overall index fell for the fifth straight month, for August slumped to 44.0 from 46.0 in July. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. The region’s farmland price index for August declined to 60.0 from July’s …
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
Fuel prices are lowering, but still high in many places. What does that mean for the fall propane supply and price outlook? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A big topic for nearly everyone is the price of fuel, especially as diesel hits a record high. Naturally, that has many farmers wondering about the cost of propane and …
USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative
(WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers. Organic production allows producers to hold a unique position in the marketplace …
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
Ukraine is shipping more grain under a U.N.-Turkey brokered deal in a hopeful sign for global food shortages. But experts caution that it may not be enough. State Department Spokesman Ned Price calls the latest grain exports from Ukraine “unambiguously a good thing”. “Ships are once again sailing from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. At the latest count, more than 20 …
Peanut Producers Encouraged to Write Letters to EPA
Tri-State Peanut Specialists are encouraging peanut producers to write letters to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tyron Spearman reports the EPA is trying to revoke on food use tolerances for remaining organic phosphates. Peanut producers are depending on two of them to fight Thrips in peanuts. Tyron Spearman has more on this. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …