~ Maximum grant for eligible producers raised from $50,000 to $150,000 ~ (FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 21,2023) — Today, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced a cost-share assistance program to support agricultural producers severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The cost-share assistance program will be administered though the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy and will support …
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The Plains Peanut Festival will be held Saturday, September 23rd. Tyron Spearman is looking forward to the annual event and invites folks to stop by and enjoy a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  PLAINS, PEANUTS AND A PRESIDENT: THE 26TH ANNUAL PLAINS PEANUT FESTIVAL CELEBRATES PEANUT HARVEST AND HONORS 39TH PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER By Joy Crosby (TIFTON, GA/Sept. 15, 2023) — …
Peanut Harvest Running a Bit Behind Normal
Peanut harvest is underway in certain areas of the Southeast. But, as Tyron Spearman reports, it is running behind what is normal for this time of the year. 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 …
Watching the Fed
The Fed meets today as many will be watching to see what comes out of the meeting. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 …
Peanut Power for Schools
A new promotion for the National Peanut Board is directed towards schools across the country. Tyron Spearman has more information about their “Peanut Power for Schools” campaign. 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 …
Keeping an Eye on Energy Prices
Strong energy prices are being noted at this time. Mark Oppold has a look at what is happening and what could be expected. 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 …
APC Conducts Trade Mission to Mexico
The American Peanut Council (APC) recently conducted a trade mission to Mexico. Tyron Spearman has more details about the purpose of the APC trip. 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 …
Watching the Cattle Markets
Many are tracking what’s happening with cattle markets right now. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with some interesting info about the corn and soybean markets. 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 …
More Numbers from USDA Forecast for 2023 Peanut Crop
Tyron Spearman runs through even more numbers from USDA’s September forecast for the 2023 peanut crop. 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
U.S. Peanut Production Forecast Up 14 Percent
USDA released their September crop production estimates Tuesday, and in that report they note the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be two percent higher than last month’s projection. According to Tyron Spearman, that’s up fourteen percent from last year’s crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …