By Brad Turner From a family with deep Florida roots, I have over 40 years of experience in commercial citrus production. I learned the industry from the ground up by working in the family groves while studying citrus production at Florida Southern College. I have owned a citrus nursery, my own groves and a citrus caretaking business. I have also …
More Details about New Smucker’s Plant Being Built
More details have been released about the new Smucker’s plant that is being built in Alabama. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, production at the new plant will be mostly for their Uncrustables sandwiches. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Good Prospects for U.S. Cotton in the New Year
Many involved in the U.S. cotton industry will be participating in the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences being held this week in San Antonio, Texas. The event will include various reports, panel discussions, hands on workshops and seminars designed to help with key cotton production/marketing-related decisions. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, if Covid doesn’t interfere with demand, prospects for U.S. …
National Peanut Board Discusses 2022 Peanut Crop
During a recent webinar, the National Peanut Board hosted discussions about the 2022 Crop. Tyron Spearman reports that includes the anticipation of certain pests. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
USDA Conducting Voluntary Yet Vital Study
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Farm Producer Study to gain knowledge and understanding of agricultural producers and help USDA improve services to them. A brief questionnaire was mailed to approximately 75,000 U.S. agricultural producers across the country. The questionnaire, which takes no more than 10 minutes to complete, asks participants …
American Peanut Council Discusses 2021 Crop
During a recent webinar, the American Peanut Council hosted discussions about the 2021 Crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
China’s Pork Production Increases Mean More Grain Imports
A recent Bloomberg report says China, which consumes half the world’s pork, has a goal to be mostly self-sufficient in pork production. That means it will need more grain imports to feed the world’s biggest pig herd. China’s agriculture ministry says the country will maintain a target to produce 95 percent of their protein at home by 2025. It wants …
The Impact of Shipping Challenges
The President and CEO of the World Shipping Council recently talked about issues concerning the impact of shipping various goods and supplies. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Coming Next Week
The National Cotton Council (NCC) invites producers to take part in the 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. They will be held January 4 through 6 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. There will be three days of individual reports, panel discussions, hands on workshops and seminars designed to provide attendees with information to help make key cotton production/marketing-related …
More Planting, More Uncertainty Ahead
The Wall Street Journal says farmers plan to plant more corn, soybeans, and wheat than last year, but they also face more uncertainty. The Journal says a banner year for grain prices has U.S. farmers planting even more commodities than they did last year. However, high fertilizer prices, forecasts for more weather challenges, and the threat of China slowing its …