Peanut Planting Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

While planting continues across the Southeast, Tyron Spearman reports getting peanut seed in the ground is slightly behind the 5-year average. 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

Farmland Prices Continue Decline; Farm Borrowing Increasing

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University shows farmland prices are declining while farmer borrowing is growing. Released last week, the overall index for May increased to 12.5 from April’s record low 12.1 but down significantly from March’s weak 35.5. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. Farmland prices continue to …

Milk Output Still Rising; Meat Export Prospects

Clint Thompson Alabama, Dairy, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia

The latest numbers show that U.S. milk output is still rising and may continue doing so into next year. Gary Crawford has that story, along with looking at what the processing disruptions are doing to U.S. meat export prospects right now. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

Peanut Market Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at the current market for peanuts and where contracts being offered now stand. 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

Alabama Cattle Producers Encouraged to Sign Up for CFAP

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle

If you are a livestock producer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) provides direct relief to those who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director Erin Beasley encourages producers in the state to sign up. USDA is accepting applications now through …

CSP Sign-Up in Alabama Ends May 29

Clint Thompson Alabama, Environment

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds farmers, ranchers and private landowners that sign-up for the 2020 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ends May 29. NRCS accepts CSP applications throughout the year but makes funding selections at specific times during the fiscal year. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry out conservation …

Industrial Hemp Risk Management Products That are Available

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hemp

Industrial hemp producers have several risk management options available regarding their 2020 crops. Rod Bain reports. For more information about industrial hemp risk management products click here. 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, …

Whiteflies Not Yet on Alabama Farmers’ Radar

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Pest/Pest Control, Specialty Crops

By Clint Thompson Whiteflies have already been reported in Georgia vegetables this spring. They are not currently on Alabama’s radar, however. Alabama Extension Entomologist Ron Smith said as cotton continues to be planted, the focus right now is managing grasshoppers and thrips. Their focus will turn to whiteflies in early July. “I knew they overwintered at some level over there …

CFAP Sign-up Starts Today; Secretary Perdue Thanks Farmers

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Legislative

Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) starts today at your local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently told AgNet Media that it’s important to get these funds to farmers to help their cash flow. CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-22-2020

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 22, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,100 head compared to 11,369 last week and 11,278 year ago. Compared to one week …