USDA released their Crop Production Report for August last Friday, and it showed cotton production in Georgia is forecast to be 2.6 million bales, up 15 percent from last year. The acreage figure still stands at 1.3 million acres. While there have been some fields that the rain clouds found, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that’s not the case …
UF Researchers Breed Fish Made Famous in “Finding Dory”
We all know that research efforts through the University of Florida/IFAS involves many different areas, but one you might not think a lot about is aquaculture. And in one case Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says their research involves how to breed a fish that became well known in the movie, “Finding Dory”. …
Next Farm Bill Facing Different Scenario for Agriculture
We told you a few weeks ago that work has already begun by some not only in agriculture, but also by a few lawmakers to start looking at what needs to be done for the next farm bill. Bob Redding, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., says the dynamics going into the next farm bill are different from what …
Citrus Expo Starts Today
Many in the citrus industry will be in Ft. Myers today and tomorrow, August 17-18, for the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo in the Lee Civic Center. This year’s seminar program is one growers will not want to miss as the various topics include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
A Surprising Cotton Market Situation
Normally a big yearly increase in production of a crop brings on lower prices, but according to a story from Gary Crawford, this may not be a normal year for cotton. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Bayer May Consider Hostile Monsanto Takeover
Bayer AG could turn “directly to shareholders” in its quest to acquire Monsanto. The news from a German publication comes after St. Louis, Missouri-based Monsanto rejected two proposals from Bayer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Peanut Exports Set New Records
We’ve talked before about how good peanut exports have been so far this year, but according to a story from Tyron Spearman, the latest numbers show U.S. peanut exports continue to set new records. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Announces Fiery 4
Alabama’s Best Steak Contest has now moved into a new phase after the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association announced it is down to the last four. In our weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley tells us which restaurants are in the Fiery Four. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Beef Board Meets with Producers
Each year the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association holds their Regional Roundups at locations across the state and this year is no exception. As a matter of fact, the Georgia Beef Board will also be at these events informing producers about the activities associated with their beef checkoff. And Kaytlyn Malia says the first event took place Tuesday. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Beef Council Hosting Food Blogger Event
The Florida Beef Checkoff will be busy this weekend working with a group of folks who are on social media with consumers. In this week’s beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council tells us about their upcoming event with Food Bloggers. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …