The American Soybean Association (ASA) applauds the United States Senate for passage of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. The bill includes a one year extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which is a top priority for the ASA and the nation’s soybean farmers. The biodiesel tax credit was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2008. The …
Ike Cotton Damage
Even with the affects of Hurricane Ike, the US cotton crop is rated in slightly better shape this week compared to last week, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey – but damage was extensive in Louisiana. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
Georgia Cotton Condition
Two Georgia Cotton Commission members – Louie Perry of Moultrie and Mike Lucas of Cochran – evaluate the cotton crop in their areas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Cotton Inc Budget Approval
The Cotton Board approved Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2009 budget during the Cotton Board’s recent Annual Meeting. Funding priorities for the coming year include a new U.S. consumer communication strategy featuring celebrity talent from the music industry; an industry sustainability summit in Hong Kong scheduled for mid-2009; and continued joint programs with Cotton Council International to maximize U.S. cotton’s presence throughout …
House Suspends 10-acre Base Minimum as Peanuts Roll In
Today Tyron Spearman updates the latest in Washington concering the 10-acre rule and also comments on the peanut crop which continues to roll in. For more on the 10-acre rule listen here: For more on the peanut crop rolling in listen here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Night Spraying in Peanut Fields
Research has been underway the past couple of seasons of spraying peanut fields at night, as University of Georgia’s Albert Culbreath updates their findings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
Concerns About 10 Acre Rule
Tyron Spearman has an update on the concern by many in the industry about the 10-acre rule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Georgia Peanut Commision Delivers Successful Tour
The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted their 22nd annual Peanut Tour with attendees from across the globe. The two day event crossed the southern part of Georgia with a variety of stops including farming operations, research plots and production plants. The tour also included a stop at Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home where the former President welcomed the attendees and spoke about …
Georgia Cotton Damage From Fay
The latest crop condition report puts Georgia cotton in mostly fair to good condition, with seven percent rated excellent and 14 percent poor to very poor. In the southern part of the state, Georgia Cotton Commission member Jimmy Webb of Leary says Tropical Storm Fay hurt them pretty bad. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless …
Green Cotton
Cotton Incorporated CEO J. Berrye Worsham says they have been taking the eco-friendly message that cotton is green to consumers and college campuses. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …