Implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill continues and there are still some issues that concern the cotton industry according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. The National Cotton Council reports that a bipartisan group of Cotton Belt Senators and House members, led by Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and Representatives Etheridge (D-NC) and Emerson (R-MO), has written Secretary of …
Peanut Harvest Update
Tyron Spearman updates where things stand at this time with the peanut harvest. 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
Payment Program Deadline and GA Fuel Tour
Today Tyron Spearman reminds growers of an important deadline coming up September 30th and looks back at a fuel tour held last week in Georgia. Important Deadline GA Fuel Tour 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 …
New Peanut Cultivars Aliviate Harvesting Logistics
In order for peanut growers to better defend against the Spotted Wilt Virus in peanuts, they have had to move up their planting schedule. Unfortunately, this has created harvesting issues for the many farmers who also grow cotton. Researchers at the University of Georgia are now looking at new peanut cultivars that will allow the farmer to plant earlier without …
USDA Working on New Program
Work continues on a new program which will soon be ready from USDA, as Tyron Spearman has the 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 SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Cotton Resource Survey Contines
Cotton Incorporated has been conducting an on-line survey of producers over the past two months to help guide research and promotion programs for the industry. Growers who have not yet taken the on-line survey are encourage to send an email to agsurvey@cottoninc.com. Find out more at cottonboard.org. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Posted Price & Peanut Exports Update
Today Tyron Spearman has an update on not only this week’s posted price for peanuts, but also the latest information concerning both exports and imports of peanuts. Posted Price: Peanut Exports: 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 …
ASA Applauds Senate Passage of Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
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 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 …