The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) wants to remind folks their 2022 Convention will be held January 7-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. Keynote speakers for the annual event include inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner. He will speak during the afternoon general session at the convention on Sunday, January 9th. Comedian Jeff Allen will perform that Monday …
New NPB Officers, APC Prepares for 2022
The National Peanut Board (NPB) recently elected new officers for the coming year. Tyron Spearman has more details about that, along with a story about the American Peanut Council (APC) receiving funds to help with the development of peanut exports in 2022. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Register Now for Alabama Row Crops Short Course
Alabama producers will be able to brush up on best management practices and prepare for the upcoming growing seasons during the 2022 Alabama Row Crops Short Course. It will be held January 18-19 at the Embassy Suites in Montgomery. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s department of crop, soil and environmental sciences are partnering …
Peanut Checkoff Looking Forward
Planning efforts for the Peanut Checkoff are underway to look forward to future trends by consumers. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
As we celebrate Christmas this year, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman brings back an old favorite, “A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer” written by S. Omar Barker. A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PRAYERby S. Omar Barker (1895-1985) I ain’t much good at prayin’,and You may not know me, Lord —For I ain’t much seen in churches,where they preach Thy Holy Word.But you may have observed …
Fertilizer Inflation under Scrutiny
Soaring fertilizer prices continue to plague farmers as Ag leaders, and lawmakers struggle for answers and solutions. And with those fertilizer prices more than doubling and some ingredients rising as much as 300 percent, farm leaders like American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval want relief. “I mean, there are so many things that affect that, even the discussion around carbon …
Good Crop for Peanut Farmers
With Christmas just two days away, Tyron Spearman reports peanut farmers received an early present this year with a good crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
New H-2A Labor Wages Effective Dec. 29
A recent issue of the Florida Citrus Mutual Triangle newsletter provided information about the wage that growers must pay H-2A labor, effective Dec. 29. H-2A workers are foreign agricultural workers who are allowed to work in the United States temporarily. In recent years, the vast majority of Florida citrus has been harvested by H-2A workers. The Employment and Training Administration …
Peanut Trade Discussed During Transportation Hearings
During a recent transportation hearing in Washington D.C., interruptions to the peanut trade were discussed. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Peanut Proud Donating Peanut Butter to the Tornado Zone
Peanut Proud is now shipping peanut butter into the tornado storm zone. Tyron Spearman explains what this organization is doing for this effort, and how you may help. To help out with this effort, Donate to the Peanut Proud effort to help storm victims. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …