When USDA released their monthly crop report this morning it showed the peanut crop, while still down from last year, is now expected to be a bit higher than last month’s forecast as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Cuts Corn and Soybean Production and Price Forecasts
In this mornings crop reports, USDA made cuts that some were not expecting, as Gary Crawford has a look at the various numbers. 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 …
Abandonment and Quality the Story for the October Cotton Report
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their October acreage reports this morning and Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. says cotton farmers are struggling with high abandonment and low quality. 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, …
The Health Benefits of a Sweet Tooth
Researchers have found that chocolate could lower the risk of stroke. The notion that having a sweet tooth is bad for you is a common misconception. Studies have shown that indulging in a moderate amount of sweets can have some surprising health benefits. One such benefit is the boost in mood that comes from consuming sugar. This is because sugar …
Crop Insurance is Extremely Important Risk Management Tool
WASHINGTON, DC – Texas cotton producer Jimmy Dodson told a Farm Foundation forum audience today that risk management tools, particularly crop insurance, “are extremely important to cotton producers.” Dodson, chairman of the National Cotton Council’s American Cotton Producers, was a participant in a panel discussion on “The Future Role of the Federal Government in Agricultural Risk Management” held at the …
Tell Congress to Act Immediately on Free Trade
This is a note from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Last week, the White House submitted the pending free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama to Capitol Hill for immediate consideration. Congress is expected to vote on the job-generating agreements tomorrow, Oct. 12, 2011. NCBA has been a leader in advocating support for these agreements, which will increase demand …
FAITC Continuing their Effort to Educate Students About FL Specialty Crops
In a previous report we told you about Florida being awarded funding for 24 initiatives through USDA’s specialty crop block grant program and now we have more details on one of those with Florida Ag In Classroom’s Lisa Gaskalla. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Beef to be at Southern Women’s Show
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes talks about how beef checkoff dollars will be put to good use this weekend by the Florida Cattlewomen’s Assocation as they will be set up at the annual Southern Women’s Show in Orlando. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Alabama Cattlemen Busy with October Beef Month
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the Alabama National Fair going on right now in Montgomery is just one of the many ways they are reaching consumers during October Beef Month. 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 …
Georgia Beef Cooking Demo at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Brooke Williams with the Georgia beef Board said they will be doing something new next week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. 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 …