Farm Bill Mark Ups

Lots of markups this week on 2007 Farm Bill proposals in the House Agriculture Committee. The Subcommittees on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture and Organic Agriculture marked up proposals for the titles under their jurisdiction, including sugar and peanuts. There was also discussion about limiting direct payments to farmers. Peanuts and Sugar Report (1:00 mp3) Direct …

Argentina Peanut Crop Update

The peanut harvest is underway in Argentina, but as Tyron Spearman reports, they’ve run into a few weather problems.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

House Subcommittee Marked Up Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the latest information out of our nation’s capitol concerning the peanut portion of the new farm bill.  Report (1:10 mp3)   Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Cotton Finish Endures

Cotton Incorporated has developed a new textile finish designed to prolong the life and look of cotton products for the home. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Provost Excels for Peanut Growers

Bayer Crop Science has a new fungicide out this year that can really help peanut growers bottomline.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Georgia Cotton Chairman Addresses Conference

The 20th annual Engineered Fiber Selection Conference was held this past weekend in Greenville South Carolina and outgoing Cotton Incorporated Chairman Louie Perry of Moultrie, Georgia addressed the opening session. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

Money Short for Farm Bill

Representative Collin Peterson, the House Agriculture Committee Chairman, was in Georgia this week talking with farmers. Tyron Spearman reports that his message was clear in that money is short for the new farm bill.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

First Cotton Condition Report

First cotton condition report of the season is positive overall, but not so good here in the southeast. AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

House Ag Chairman Visits Georgia

The Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee was in Georgia today,and Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cottonseed Companies Changing Hands

Under a Department of Justice agreement announced last week, Monsanto will be able to acquire Delta and Pine Land, pending the sale of Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Company to Bayer Crop Science, as well as the NexGenâ„¢ cotton seed brand to Americot. Read more from Monsanto here, and from Bayer Crop Science here. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …