From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, June 6, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance payments to cotton producers through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program, in order to expand and maintain the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
A Look at Cotton and Peanut Planting Progress
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has a look at what the latest USDA Crop Progress Report says about planting progress for both the cotton and peanut crop. Cotton: Play Audio Peanuts: Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Crop Insurance Coverage Options
We told you last week that a crop insurance deadline was nearing. In a report filed on Tuesday, Tyron Spearman runs through some of the coverage options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Producer Input Critical on Key Issues
There are many issues being discussed in Washington that affect agriculture. And I asked Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, how important it is for producers to be active in contacting their lawmakers about these issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Crop Insurance Deadline Nearing
Farmers across the Southeast are being reminded that crop insurance deadlines for certain crops is nearing. Tyron Spearman reports if you are unable to plant by the final planting date, “prevented planting” must be filed within 72 hours after that date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Planting Progress for Field Crops
Planters continue to run at a good pace across the Southeast and other parts of the country, and Tyron Spearman gives us an update of where things stand with the individual crops going into the ground. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
National Cotton Council Sets 2016 P.I.E. Tour Dates
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council (NCC) has scheduled tour dates and locations for the 2016 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. The P.I.E. program provides U.S. cotton producers the opportunity to maximize production Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Peanut Planting Continues
Weather conditions across the Southeast have allowed most farmers to move right along with both peanut and cotton planting. Tyron Spearman has the story. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Why Are U.S. Cotton Growers Planting More Acres?
Despite the prospects of even lower prices, Gary Crawford report U.S. cotton growers are expanding plantings this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Georgia Cotton Commission Still Hoping to See Relief for Producers
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton discusses some of those efforts by the industry to find ways to help address the significant challenges facing U.S. cotton producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …