Nomination meetings for three positions on the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Cotton are coming up. May 28 at 10 am, Lee County Farm Bureau, Leesburg May 28 at 3 pm, Bleckley County Farm Bureau, Cochran May 29 at 3 pm, Morgan County Farm Bureau, Madison All cotton producers in those areas are urged to participate in making nominations for …
Argentina Peanut Harvest Update & New Products from Golden Peanut
Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with the peanut harvest in Argentina, and also has information about new products being offered by Golden Peanut Company.Ă‚Â Report 1 (:30 mp3)Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report 2 (:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Rethinking Renewable Fuels Mandates
There are some on Capitol Hill who are beginning toĂ‚Â change their thoughts about the renewable fuels mandateĂ‚Â due to how it’s affecting livestock producers across the country. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Farm Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Thursday by an even larger margin than the House – voting 81 to 15 in favor of the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2008, despite the threat of a presidential veto. Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss of Georgia says the bill is good for farmers, better for the hungry. …
Farm Bill Headed For Veto
The House passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Wednesday by an apparently veto-proof vote of 318 to 106. The Senate is expected to pass the bill today. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says the president will veto the bill even though he knows it will be hard for Congress to vote against it with so many “presents” in it for constituents …
Ethanol Debate
Debate over increased production of ethanol and the impact on food prices has been the subject of recent hearings in Congress. Laura McNamara has two reports. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Valent Presidio Registered
Valent USA has received federal registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Presidioâ„¢ Fungicide in leafy vegetables, cucurbits, fruiting vegetables and grapes. Read more from Valent. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Cotton Planting Progress
Cotton planting is running behind normal nationwide according to USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service, but in the southeast, progress is right about on schedule Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
Fruits and Veggies Fight Cancer
Some compounds found in fruits and vegetables appear to help fight certain types of cancer, including leukemia, breast, colon and prostate cancer. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
FL-GA Corn Silage & Forage Field Day
The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field day will be held May 29th in Citra, Florida which isĂ‚Â a joint venture between the University of Florida and University of Georgia. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will be held at the UF/IFAS Plant Science and Education Research Unit inĂ‚Â Citra, FL. There is no charge for this event, …