Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 1, 2015

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we update Farm Bill implementation, look at action that took in the U.S. House and Senate, and talk about how recent wet weather and current crop prices may have some farmers changing thoughts about what to plant. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …

Limiting Farm Payments

Tyron Spearman has information concerning the limiting of farm payments. 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, 2026

Crop Prices Have Some Thinking Peanuts

Recent wet weather and current crop prices may have some farmers leaning more toward peanuts this year than other crops. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Avian Influenza Update; Conservation Compliance

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes U.S. Department of Agriculture information, including an update on avian influenza and a reminder on the deadline for Conservation Compliance Provisions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Crops Planted May Vary from Intentions

It was almost four weeks ago that the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its annual Prospective Plantings report, which indicated there would be some notable shifts among some of the major crops. 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 …

NCGA to Congress: Pass Trade Promotion Authority Now

From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (April 22, 2015) – The National Corn Growers Association applauded members of the Senate Finance Committee who voted to advance the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015) out of committee and urged Congress to quickly pass the bill. “On behalf of America’s corn farmers, our customers, and the one …

Producers Reminded to Meet Conservation Compliance Provisions

Producers are reminded that June 1 is the deadline to submit information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to meet Conservation Compliance Provisions. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Sunbelt Expo Planting Crops for Field Day

Before the recent rains, it was fairly dry in some areas of the Southeast. Chip Blalock, with Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga., says they needed some help when it came to actually planting corn this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People

Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. 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 …

Farmers Reminded about ARC-PLC Deadline

Farmers were given an extra week to update their yield history or reallocate base acres, and to make a choice between the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. But that extra week of time ends Tuesday as these decisions need to be submitted to your local Farm Service Agency office by April 7. Download Audio Sponsored …