During January’s Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia, Daniel Tregeagle, an Extension economist with North Carolina State University, gave a presentation on economic and regulatory trends impacting citrus and specialty crop growers. MODEST MARKET GROWTH The biggest blip on the proverbial economic radar has been COVID-19 and its continuing effects. Tregeagle noted these impacts mostly will be transient, and the …
BASF Releases New Cottonseed Variety
BASF has released a new cottonseed variety with outstanding yield potential for 2022. ST 4595B3XF is an early-mid maturity variety that is widely adapted across the Cotton Belt and brings strong yield potential along with a good fiber package. Steve Nichols, BASF Agronomic Services Cotton, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they have a very robust testing program including trials here in the Southeast. BASF …
Peanut Referendum Continues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes that peanut producers did vote to continue their federal research and promotion program. Tyron Spearman reports in order for the peanut research and promotion program to continue, it must be favored by a majority of peanut producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
USDA Releases Projected 2021 Crop Estimates
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their latest production estimates for various 2021 row crops. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the updated numbers. 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 …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Next Week
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that the 45th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference is less than a week away at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. It also reminds interested attendees that this year’s event will be held over two days, Jan. 19-20. Rodney Dawson, chairman …
U.S. Peanut Production Forecast is Up 4%
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its January crop production estimates. They now say the 2021 U.S. peanut crop is expected to be up 4% compared to the 2020 crop. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. 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 …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast for 2021 Up 21%
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their January crop reports today. Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the 2021 U.S. cotton production estimate is up 21% from 2020’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 17.6 million 480-pound bales, up 21% from 2020. Based on conditions as of January 1, yields are expected to average 849 pounds per harvested …
Vilsack Announces Appointments to The Cotton Board
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the appointment of new members, alternates, and advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms. Newly appointed members: Michelle Tarry, Importer – NJ; and Tara Hoffmann, Importer – NY. Newly appointed alternate members: Caroline P. Collins, Producer – GA; Joe Cuervo, Importer – TX; and Scott C. Wagner, Importer – FL. Reappointed members: Adam …
GCC Encourages Enrollment for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
By Clint Thompson After one year in existence, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol® continues to be a major marketability tool for Georgia’s cotton producers. That’s why Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), encourages farmers to participate in the program. “I would encourage all growers to sign up for it. It’s going to be a major tool …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show is Next Week
Peanut producers from across the Southeast will be able to improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 45th annual Georgia Peanut Farm?Show and Conference. It will be held at the University of Georgia Tifton?Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Ga. on Jan. 19-20. Tyron Spearman has more details. The Georgia Peanut Farm Show Âhours …