MEMPHIS –The National Cotton Council (NCC) is urging Representatives to vote for the Farm Bill Conference Report when the House considers it on January 29. NCC Chairman Jimmy Dodson said the U.S. cotton industry appreciates the Agriculture Committee for including the cotton industry’s proposal and supports enactment of the new legislation. He emphasized that the provisions, which authorize a new …
The Agricultural Act of 2014 Ready for a House and Senate Vote
The Agricultural Act of 2014 could see a House vote tomorrow, with a Senate vote as early as next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Bayer CropScience Offering Good Variety Selection for Southeast
As cotton growers start to plan for the 2014 crop, many are taking a closer look at variety selection. In the following report, Jeff Brehmer, product manager with Bayer Crop Science and Calhoun county grower Rodney Joiner talk about one particular full season variety that has provided strong results in the southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Farm Bill Agreement Reached
Farm Bill negotiators have announced an agreement on a new 5-year farm bill titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, and Tyron Spearman has some of the highlights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – House and Senate agriculture leaders have announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill that will reduce the deficit, grow the economy and provide certainty to the 16 million Americans whose jobs depend on agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Patrick Smith, Beloved Author of “A Land Remembered” Remembered
It is with a heavy heart we report that Patrick Smith, beloved by so many as the author of several novels about Florida, has passed. Smith is legendary in Florida agricultural circles for his acclaimed book, “A Land Remembered”. In its entertaining novel format, it tells the story of Florida’s true history that the vast majority of residents and visitors …
The Next Generation
Everett Griner tells us what a young farmer has to have to make it in agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 24, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Blue Jeans Go Green with NASCAR
(Memphis, TN) – Cotton Incorporated and Phoenix International Raceway have announced a partnership for the Blue Jeans Go Green™ 200 presented by Cotton, the Fabric of Our Lives® NASCAR Nationwide Series race and an at-the-track denim recycling initiative on Saturday, March 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Farm Tag Bill in Alabama Legislature for 2014 Session
Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session officially kicked off January 14, and for a quick summary of one of the major agricultural issues this session we have Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …