Drought Comparisons

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at how the current drought compares to others in the past.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Looking Hard at Crop Insurance

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Peanuts

With the dry conditions causing delays in planting, Tyron Spearman reports many growers are spending time understanding their options through crop insurance.  Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Still Waiting on Rain

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Peanuts

May farmers across the Southeast are still waiting on rain to plant their crops, but Tyron Spearman reports that could be a while longer yet.  Report (1:10 wma)  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Dusting in Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

According to USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, many peanut growers are dusting in dryland peanuts right now.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Senators Try to Save Peanut Fees

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

There are Senators from peanut growing areas who are working to save storage & handling fees for peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

CCC Sells More Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron also has a look at the latest peanut sales info from the Commodity Credit Corporation.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Considering Preventive Planting Claims

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Dry weather is keeping many from putting cotton seed in the ground, and some are even thinking they may have to go another route this year.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL AgNet Week In Review May 18, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Podcast

In this week’s podcast, the Florida Beef Council works with state dieticians, Congressman Putnam and Congressman Boyd discuss Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), citrus growers are faced with a deadline for insurance coverage, the FDOC proposes new box tax rates, and the NRCS meets to learn about the plant material program. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …

Reach for Stars Winner Waiting on Rain

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia

A diversified farmer from Georgia who was one of this year’s winner of the American Soybean Association/John Deere Reach for the Stars contest is waiting on the weather to really give his new precision ag system a work out. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Major Concerns This Peanut Planting Season

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman brings us up to date with the latest peanut planting numbers, and, tells us of major planting concerns of the producers. Report (1:15 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025