Cotton growers in the Southeast are concerned that the popular 555 variety of cotton from Delta and Pine Land will no longer be available after next year. Monsanto US Cotton Germplasm manager Dave Albers and cotton breeder Lloyd May commented on the varieties on display at the recent Technology Showcase in Camilla, Georgia and think growers will be pleased with …
USDA Trying to Implement Farm Bill
Today Tyron Spearman has an update on how USDA is working to get the new farm bill implemented. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
AL Cotton Gin Concerns
Cotton acreage is declining in Alabama which could have a detrimental effect on the gins in the state, according to Hassey Brooks with the state department of agriculture. Hassey Brooks is the environmental biologist with the state department of agriculture who works with Commissioner Sparks on a variety of issues that impact Alabama’s producers and consumers. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Peanut Crop a Mixed Bag
When it comes to the condition of the peanut crop across the southeast right now, University of Georgia’s Dr. John Beasley said it’s really a mixed bag. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Farmers Federation Update
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology Showcase, Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman spoke with Buddy Adamson, director of the Alabama Cotton Producers, a division of the Alabama Farmers Federation. Adamson reminds growers that the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 36th Annual Commodity Producers Conference will be held Thursday through Saturday night this week in Birmingham. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Transition to Bollgard II
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology Showcase, University of Georgia entomologist Philip Roberts discussed transitioning to Bollgard II. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Plans for Second GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission held its first ever annual meeting this year in January and executive director Richey Seaton says they are planning the second annual event for the end of January 2009. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Tri-State Consultant Evaluates Cotton Crop
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology showcase, independent crop consultant Wes Briggs provided a broad overview of how the cotton crop looks in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Squeezable Peanut Butter
The Peanut Advisory Board is helping to promote Chet’s Peanut Butter toppings, a new squeezable peanut butter product that comes in a variety of flavors. Check them out on line at www.harrisfamilyfoods.com Laura McNamara reports. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Fighting Hunger With Peanuts
A peanut paste product is helping to nourish starving children around the world back to health. Laura McNamara has two reports on the potential of Plumpy’Nut to fight hunger. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …