Monsanto Brings Mobile Technology Unit to Sunbelt Ag Expo

Monsanto brought it’s new Mobile Technology Unit to the Sunbelt Ag Expo this year, which is a unique showcase of science and innovation. On board visitors can learn more about the latest in seed breeding technology and new product development. I had a chance to take the tour and afterwards talk with Monsanto’s Kathy Sehnert about the Mobile Unit and …

Valley Irrigation Helping with Water Management

While the drought continues to be on many minds here in the Southeast, water is needed for our crops. And that’s where Valley Irrigation can help as new technologies can manage watering needs for most any type of field. I talked with Will Sheets about how Valley can help with your operation.  Report (4:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Trimble Agriculture Demonstrating Technology

Trimble Agriculture is at Sunbelt Ag Expo again this year with information about what they have to offer, and that includes RTK technology. I talked with Josh Pitts & Brian Kelley with Ag Technologies L.L.C. about how this can work for you.  Report (4:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Peanuts and More at Sunbelt Ag Expo

When it comes to the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Tyron Spearman says there are peanuts and lots more at this years event.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …

Bayer Crop Science Leads in Seed Treatment and Cottonseed

Bayer Crop Science holds the leadership position in the seed treatment market with 40 percent of the market share, which was a topic at the recent global press conference in Germany. Speaking of seed, the US Department of Agriculture’s recently issued cotton variety acreage report shows that cottonseed varieties from Bayer Crop Science account for the largest share of total …

Peanut Forecast Sees Slight Rise

According to this mornings report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the forecast for this year’s peanut crop is back up a little bit. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Cotton Crop Forecast Up Again

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their October 1 cotton crop forecast this morning, and Shiela Corley in the Washington D.C. office says the numbers are up again. Report (3:00) But the forecast for the Southeast is lower. Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Harvest Moving Along

While peanut harvest continues to move along, it’s still overall well behind normal. Tyron Spearman looks at the latest harvest numbers released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Latest Harvest Progress and Veg Acreage

The National Ag Statistics Service reports the status of the harvest so far in Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3) And the acreage for vegetables this fall. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

NCC on Senate Tax Bill

The Senate Finance Committee last week passed a 16 billion dollar bill that would make provisions for a disaster trust fund for farmers as well as create new tax credits. Robbie Minnich with the National Cotton Council says this proposed tax bill would add several billion dollars to the farm bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …