Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 23, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Abundance of Rain Causing Quality Concerns

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the wet summer in the southeast this year has caused some quality issues for both specialty and row crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …

Weevils to Weeds

Cotton farmers are facing a new challenge. Everett Griner tells us what it is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …

A Continued Need for Integrated Pest Management in Cotton

When it comes to pest management in cotton, University of Georgia Entomologist Dr. Philip Roberts, stresses the importance of protecting older products on the market by integrating them into a program with newer technologies and practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

WFREC Holds Annual Field Day

The University of Florida/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center hosted their annual Extension Farm Field Day today near Jay, Florida. Some of the various topics discussed included peanut diseases and fungicide programs, soybean varieties and insect control options, management of foliar diseases in cotton, and weed control issues. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

History of the Land Grant University System

The Land Grant University system has evolved over time to become the fundamental core for agricultural research and information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …

Peanut Calendar

Tyron Spearman has a look at a few events coming up this week that may be of interest to Southeast farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Sweeten Up

The honey dispute may be settled. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

National Cotton Council Repeating Calls for a Timely Farm Bill

The National Cotton Council wants Congress to move forward quickly after returning from the August recess to avoid any possible retaliatory trade actions from Brazil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …

Completion of Farm Bill and Immigration Could Depend on August Recess

With both immigration reform and the farm bill still on the table, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages the farm community to use the August Recess to spur their congressmen along. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …