According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the peanut crop in some areas of the Southeast is seeing a lack of soil moisture. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest weekly report.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Bama’s Beef Contest Underway
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is proud to announce the 2020 Bama’s Best Beef Contest/bestbeef is now underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says they are seeking any beef dish served in an Alabama restaurant. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
UPDATE: Commissioner Pate Applauds Labs Where Seeds Were Tested
UPDATE: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he is proud of the labs they have in Alabama where the seeds were tested.” Montgomery, Ala. — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate shared test results of unsolicited seed packages delivered to Alabama residents from China today. Last week, the Alabama Department of Agriculture …
Weed Suppression Treatment Effects on Tree Seedling Establishment
When we hear talk about cover crops, most of us think of row crop agriculture. But annual cover crop species can be used for more than cover in rotations with agricultural crops. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Center in Missouri recently completed an evaluation of annual covers to suppress weeds during the …
Peanut Industry News Bites
Today, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at various news items of interest to folks in the peanut industry. Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
U.S. Broiler Exports on the Rise
Demand for U.S. broilers is growing around the world. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest
Alexandria, VA—August 3, 2020—As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. “Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical means of protecting seeds and seedlings against early-season insect pests and diseases—resulting in stronger and more uniform stands, healthier plants …
Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Introduced in Congress
The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act was introduced in Congress late last week to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country. The legislation from Democrat Jimmy Panetta of California and Republican Billy Long of Missouri is also designed to help fairs recover from large financial losses they’ve suffered because of COVID-19. A large number of fairs across the country didn’t take …
NASDA: Senate Coronavirus Aid Falls Short for Agriculture
Negotiations to finalize the next coronavirus relief package in Congress are far from the finish line, and so is aid for agriculture, according to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). The Senate Republican proposal includes a second round of $1,200 stimulus payments for individuals, extends additional unemployment payments by $200 a week through September, and includes substantial …
Tough Times for Cotton Farmers Not Expected to Improve Anytime Soon
Times are tough for cotton farmers and they are not expected to improve anytime soon. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis at the National Cotton Council, said the December ’20 contract is currently trading at a little less than 62 cents per pound. “I think given just the amount of cotton stocks in the world and production …