Numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate positive increases for peanut usage. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Disease Management: Cotton Growers Encouraged to Scout
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers that with the excessive rainfall this summer comes increased risk for diseases. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist, encourages growers to scout their fields for diseases like target spot. “The most important message I can send to growers right now is to recognize, in addition to the benefit (rain) …
Peanut Specialists Report on Crop
Reports from University Extension Peanut Specialists were given about the 2021 crop in Alabama, Florida and Georgia during the recent USA Peanut Congress. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Developing Slowly
Development of both the U.S. cotton and peanut crops are a little slower than normal. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, cotton continues to look good. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has a look at the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 62% of the cotton crop is squaring, which compares to 86% last year, while 83% is the 5-year …
Senator Boozman, Listening Session Highlight Saturday at Peanut Conference
By Clint Thompson Saturday’s conclusion to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference allowed leaders of the four-state Southern Peanut Farmers Federation to hear from peanut producers. The listening session was valuable for the success of the industry moving forward, said Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “With this farm bill looking right down the pipe and that’s coming …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast Up
USDA is forecasting higher cotton production and slightly lower prices, compared to last month. Stephanie Ho has the story. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski also said when it comes to the forecast for lower world cotton production, the biggest changes are expected in Pakistan. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Welcomed Return for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson The return of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference this weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida is a welcomed sight for growers and industry leaders, says, Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association. “It was great to welcome all the peanut growers, the staff from the four grower associations and had our sponsors back to …
Avoiding Heat-Related Deaths
A new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) report showed 215 people in Florida died from heat-related causes in the last 10 years. The fact that heat-related deaths happen throughout the year surprised the researchers who wrote the report. Serap Gorucu, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, helped write the report. She and …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference This Weekend at Panama City Beach, Florida
By Clint Thompson Peanut producers from the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation are meeting this weekend for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. The four-state alliance is using this event in Panama City Beach, Florida to learn about different topics vital to the industry’s future, says Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. “It’s always great to have …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Kicks Off Today
The 22nd Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference kicks off today at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event will provide farmers with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. In addition to the conference sessions, the event will focus on the family by offering a ladies program and a golf tournament. Additional information …