The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers where Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln hammered EPA for overreaching and burdensome proposals. However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, denied the idea that EPA has it out for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Working to Diversify Cotton’s Portfolio
When people think cotton, fiber is the most automatic response. However, Mark Messura, senior vice president with Cotton Incorporated, says they are working to expand cotton’s offerings into other areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Hot Georgia Nights Impacting Cotton Yields
As we continue to keep a close eye on the cotton crop, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says the dry weather and heat of this summer have taken their toll. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
AL Crops Continue to Suffer from Limited Rainfall
According to the latest Alabama Crop Progress and Condition Report the crop conditions continue to decline due to limited rainfall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Most Crop Prices are Looking Good & AL Billboards Promoting Peanuts
Cotton, corn, and soybean prices are looking pretty good right now as Tyron Spearman looks where those crops stand compared to peanut prices at this point. Download Audio And Tyron has information about two new billboards in Alabama put up just in time for peanut harvest by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Cotton Seep Committee to Release Pesticide Findings
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – In 2006 an expert panel was formed with members from select International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) member countries. The panel, named the Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) of Cotton Production, was created as a result of deliberations during the ICAC’s 65th Plenary Meeting that year. The objective of the panel was to provide objective, science-based information …
Ag in Review for the Week of September 13, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
USDA Approves 2009 Disaster Assistance to Help Alabama Farmers
MONTGOMERY – Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved disaster assistance for 2009 for farmers and producers across the United States. The disaster assistance will include a Crop Assistance Program, a Lost Poultry Contract Assistance Program, and an Aquaculture Grant Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
AL NRCS Launches Pigweed Initiative
As Palmer amaranth has now moved into Alabama, John Curtis, Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist, says they have allocated special funds to target the glyphosate resistant pest in five Alabama counties: Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
GA Cotton Producers Give Their Opinions on 2010 Cotton Crop
It’s been a hot and often dry summer for many cotton producers and Georgia Cotton Commission board chair, Louie Perry, and board member, Jimmy Webb, both give their thoughts on how they believe the crop is fairing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …