Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 15, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring crop report information from the August releases which came out this week from USDA. We also have a look at the SNAP program and how it’s being used in rural areas, and hoping to see more textile business coming back. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …

USDA Forecasts Record Corn and Soybean Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA’s latest forecasts are calling for record corn and soybean crops. But while the report was not as bearish for corn as some had expected, there are questions as to where prices are likely to go and what affect they could have on cash rents for land. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Interest in Crop Reports and Peanut Calendar

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

There are a lot of folks in agriculture interested in seeing the numbers from USDA’s next crop report which comes out Tuesday. Tyron Spearman has more on that, along with a reminder about a couple of events coming up this week that peanut growers may be interested in attending. Reports: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Milestone Reached on 15-Percent Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops

Today Cindy Zimmerman has a story about a milestone that has been reached when it comes to using 15-percent ethanol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Record Well Received …

New Crop Insurance Option

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

USDA has announced new crop insurance options for next year, as Tyron Spearman has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Ethanol is Lowest Cost Motor Fuel

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Results from a new report show that ethanol is the lowest cost motor fuel. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Record Well Received By …

Agri-Terrorism

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about farmers properly protecting their assets in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Various Issues with Crops Around the Country

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

From how certain crops will fare with the new farm bill, to how some crops are even doing at this time is a story Tyron Spearman has today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Heading to China and Possible Crop Records

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, General, Soybeans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending a representative to China. Tyron Spearman has that story along with details on how we could see records this year fro a couple of crops. China: Download Audio Records: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Highlights from Latest USDA Crop Reports

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

USDA released another round of their crop forecasts for this year, as Gary Crawford has some of the highlights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Record Well Received By …