Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s decision to declare 150 drought-stricken counties in Georgia disaster areas, as requested by Gov. Nathan Deal. Since April 2011, many parts of Georgia have experienced extreme weather conditions and suffered numerous crop losses. With the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation, Georgia farmers will be able to apply for emergency …
UGA Cotton Field Day Helps Exemplify the Power of Research
Bulloch County cotton producer and new Georgia Cotton Commission board member, Lee Cromley was one of many who attended UGA’s Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton yesterday where he was impressed with all the research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Peanut Agronomist has Important Harvest Message
University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley has what he called a critically important message for growers before they start harvesting peanuts this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Farm Advocate
Miss America is speaking out for farming. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
UGA Holds Cotton-Peanut Day
The University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field day took place near Tifton today as Tyron Spearman was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Frustration with FTA Delay Growing in Other Countries
The frustration over the delay of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea is extending across our borders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Food Allergies by the Numbers
According to a recent study more U.S. children under the age of 18 have a food allergy than previously estimated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
2011 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day Underway
The 2011 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day is underway as the annual event started at the University of Georgia’s Gibbs Farm and then will move over to UGA’s Lang and Rigdon Farms. A good crowd is on hand enjoying not only the information being provided, but also the cooler weather after the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee passed …
Need to Strengthen Crop Insurance & Argentina Planting More Peanuts
Today Tyron Spearman has information from a recent hearing where those particpating stressed the need to strengthen the crop insurance program along with an update on what’s happening in Argentina and how they look to plant more peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Disaster Deadlines Fast Approaching
With producers experiencing a challenging year, FSA administrator Bruce Nelson reminds them that the application deadline for several disaster assistance programs is coming up September 30, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …