Record Cotton Abandonment Expected

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

A Mixed Bag for GA Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

UGA extension cotton agronomist, Guy Collins is concerned about the late planted cotton caused by the drought. And he adds that the drought has resulted in some other issues as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

No New Peanut Contracts & Peanut Acreage Sees Rain

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

When it comes to peanut prices, Tyron Spearman says there are no new contracts at this time and also looks at how some peanut acreage across the Southeast have finally been seeing some rain. Price: Download Audio Rain: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bayer Cotton Varieties Showing Good Vigor during Stressful Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

So far, the 2011 cotton crop has seen a lot of stress from heat and lack of rainfall, but Josh Mayfield, southeast regional agronomist for Bayer CropScience, says all things considered, their varieties are doing quite well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NASS Resuming Labor Survey

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will resume its Agricultural Labor Survey after the Department of Labor agreed to pay its costs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Labor

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The immigration laws confound farmers. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

No Change to Peanut Price & Southern Peanut Growers Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There was no change to this week’s peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman looks at where that currently stands along with a reminder about next week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, Florida. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FTA’s Pass First Hurdle, But What’s Next

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Late last week both the House and Senate trade committees advanced the three trade deals for Korea, Colombia and Panama as American Farm Bureau Trade Specialist Chris Garza explains what’s next for the FTA’s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024