U.S. Cotton Producers Maintain Access to Critical Weed Control Tool

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council (NCC) is pleased with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s denial of an emergency motion to halt dicamba use — a ruling that provides U.S. cotton producers with a very important weed control tool this season and prevents devastating financial losses. The court’s ruling means producers and commercial applicators can …

Cotton, Peanut Crops Developing

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

According to the latest numbers from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton planting is wrapping up. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest information concerning not only cotton planting but also squaring and setting bolls. But he notes there is a nationwide decline in the cotton crop condition. And Rippey has the latest outlook for the nation’s peanut …

New Alabama Young Cattlemen’s Class Getting Underway

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is getting set to start the next Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) class. ACA Executive Director Erin Beasley says they are happy to officially kick off class seven. Learn more about YCLP on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

Pate Speaks at Alabama Agribusiness Council Meeting

Clint Thompson Alabama

Folks involved in the agriculture industry across the state of Alabama are in Orange Beach this week attending the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) annual meeting. One of the guest speakers Monday morning was Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate, who talked about how COVID-19 has affected his office. In an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, he discussed how essential …

Statement on BASF Motion to Intervene Decision

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia

BASF is pleased that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted BASF’s emergency motion to intervene in the case vacating the registrations of three dicamba-based herbicides, including BASF’s Engenia® herbicide. We are also pleased that the court’s decision will permit the continued use of existing stocks pending further court proceedings. The EPA’s order, issued on June …

Georgia Peanut Tour Cancelled

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Tour has been cancelled this year, according to Tim Brenneman, Georgia Peanut Tour Committee Chairman, via email. The tour, which is coordinated between UGA and the Georgia Peanut Commission, is normally held every September in a different part of the state. However, it was unfeasible this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We hope you are all well …

Slight Drop in Cattle on Feed Numbers

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its June Cattle on Feed Report. It shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on June 1, 2020. That is slightly below June 1, 2019 and …

Peanut Specialists Report on Crop

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Due to concerns for the health and safety of sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, attendees and staff, the American Peanut Council and American Peanut Shellers Association converted their 2020 USA Peanut Congress into a virtual format last week. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut specialists from the Southeast gave reports during that event on this year’s crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Lighthizer on U.K., China Trade

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia

The United States-United Kingdom (UK) trade talks are moving ahead and China will meet its commitment to buy billions more in U.S. farm goods as part of the Phase One trade deal, despite the coronavirus pandemic. That came from U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer during a Senate Finance hearing testimony last Wednesday. Lighthizer says trade talks with the UK are …

A Rise in Dairy Production and Price Forecasts

Clint Thompson Alabama, Dairy, Florida, Georgia

The latest USDA dairy outlook projects increased production and stronger prices. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025