AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Who’s interested in learning about crop scouting in-person this year? A year after switching to a virtual format, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System crops team will host an in-person Cotton and Soybean Scouting Short Course. The scout schools will be hosted in three locations throughout June. Dates and Times Extension personnel will host three workshop dates …
Exports Key Part of Peanut Production
Exports remain a vital part of the peanut marketplace for Southeast producers. Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Irrigation Key During Hot, Dry Conditions
By Clint Thompson Cotton and peanut plantings are well underway across the Southeast. Unfortunately with it being hot and dry, these are not ideal conditions as seed and plants are being put in the ground. Wes Porter, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension precision agriculture and irrigation specialist, stresses the importance of maintaining moisture in the soil. Irrigation helps promote …
Tyron Spearman: Domestic Food Program Makes Significant Purchase of Peanuts
The Domestic Food Program has made a significant purchase of peanuts and peanut butter. It totals 12.7 million pounds of peanuts and peanut butter amounting to $17.6 million. Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
GCC Encourages Safety, Awareness on Roads
Cotton planting is in full swing across Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds drivers on the roads to proceed with caution as producers transport equipment from one field to another, says executive director Taylor Sills. “As everyone knows, this is planting time here in Georgia. We’re getting kind of close to the end of our planting window for cotton …
Global Peanut Supplies Forecast
Global peanut supplies are forecast down slightly this upcoming year. Tyron Spearman has the latest news. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Alabama Cotton Planting Should Accelerate This Week
A week of sunshine is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama cotton producers trying to get this year’s crop planted. Wet weather has stalled plantings so far this spring, says Alabama Extension cotton specialist Steve Brown. “We’ve been a good bit behind. The last few days have helped us. There’s still a few places that are probably a little …
Georgia Budget Includes Funds for UGA Poultry Science
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences benefited from the new budget signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday, Monday 10. Georgia’s budget for the fiscal year 2022 includes $21.7 million for the construction of phase one of a new Poultry Science Complex on the University of Georgia’s Athens campus. The project will increase the size of …
American Peanut Council to Offer Webinar
The American Peanut Council will have a webinar titled, “Growing Together” on Wednesday, May 19. The topic is building a better peanut through desirable traits and genetic innovation. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Purchasing Power: USDA to Buy $159.4 Million in Multiple Programs
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping multiple agricultural programs with a $159.4 million purchase. It announced on Thursday it will purchase $159.4 million domestically produced seafood, fruits, legumes, and nuts for distribution to a variety of domestic food assistance programs, including charitable institutions. This is one of many actions USDA is taking to …