Georgia County Cotton Meetings Talk Bugs

A number of Georgia county cotton production meetings remain to be held over the next few weeks. The majority have already been held around the state, each featuring members of the UGA Cotton Team, such as extension entomologist Phillip Roberts who discusses pest concerns. Click here to see a list of county meetings yet to be held. Report (1:00 mp3) …

No Payment for Some Crops & Census Forms Needed

Today Tyron Spearman has a quick update on the fact some crops will not receive payments this time around and also reminds all farmers their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms need to be filled out and sent in as soon as possible.  Report 1 (:20 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility

With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …

High Fertilizer Cost Concerns

High fertilizer costs continue to be a concern for all farmers and at the recent Georgia Cotton Conference, UGA extension soil scientist Glen Harris told growers that they need to be careful in making decisions to cut back on fertilizer use. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

Peanut Exports Booming & APC to Hold Meeting

According to the latest report peanut exports are doing very well, as Tyron Spearman has the numbers and also looks ahead to the American Peanut Council meeting coming soon.  Report 1 (:25 mp3)   Report 2 (:30 mp3) 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 …

Peanut Month Events

March is Peanut Month and a variety of events have been held already including the GFA’s annual meeting. Tyron Spearman has these updates..  Report 1 (:30 mp3)   Report 2 (:35 mp3) 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 …

Peanut Usage is Up

Tyron Spearman reports today that peanut usage is up which is good news for growers.   Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Peanut Planting Date is Big Issue

Soon it will be time to start planting peanuts but the question is how soon. One extension peanut agronomist comments on this issue.  Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

“Open Outcry” Silenced – Futures Trading Now All Electronic

In these reports, comments from commodities trader Roger Corrado at I C E Futures U S in New York. He says it’s a historic but sad time as the open outcry system for trading futures contracts is silenced. In the third report posted below, some interesting reflections about how Corrado and others got a start in the business. Report (2:00 …

Peanut Graders File Workmans Comp

Tyron Spearman has information about a group of peanut graders who recently filed for workmans comp.  Report (:35 mp3) 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 …