The US Drought Monitor shows a record amount of the US experienced exceptional drought during the month of July. And USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives us an update on how all that the heat and dry conditions are affecting the crop condition for the cotton crop. Drought Monitor Download Audio Cotton Condition Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Georgia Cotton Commission Holds Research Tour
Perry – The Georgia Cotton Commission held a research tour for its board members and invited guests on July 8, 2011, in Tifton. It was a day-long event and was an opportunity for Commission board members to observe, in-depth, the work in-progress at plot-side presentations given by the UGA Extension Cotton Team…work that is funded by the Georgia Cotton Commission …
GCC Continuing to Fight Against Additional Budget Cuts
Eventhough the deficit reduction deal that was agreed upon last week does not include any immediate cuts to farm safety net programs, many experts believe that cuts to ag spending and farm programs are still very possible. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says when it comes to budget cuts they will continue to fight for the producer. Download Audio Sponsored …
Cotton Board Approves 2012 Budget and Elects New Chairman
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Durham, North Carolina, the Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2012 budget of $80 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The budget and plan, along with the Cotton Board’s recommendation, will be forwarded to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for final approval. The Cotton Board elected …
First Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles. This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will …
Registration Open for FFB Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
FTA Passage Now Expected in September
There is now hope and expectation that the free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia will be approved by Congress sometime in September. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …
Ongoing Efforts to Fight Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Efforts are still underway to determine how Florida might be able to police its own water versus EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
Cotton Researcher Recognized for Efforts in Plant Evolution
Dr. Andrew Paterson, Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia has been selected as the recipient for the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Award for his work related to efforts sequencing the cotton genome. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
Farmland Prices
Farmland is being affected by grain prices. Everett Griner tells us who is most interested in this land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025