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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
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 …
Sunbelt Field Day is Next Week
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is just a week away, as it will be held Thursday, July 22. Tyron Spearman has a preview. 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 …
Funding for Peanut Research
Efforts continue to secure funding for various peanut research projects. 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 16, 2026
Alabama Mid-Summer Row Crop Update
It has been a soggy summer for many of Alabama’s row crop producers. According to the Alabama Mid-Summer Row Crop Update from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), while it made grain harvest difficult, corn and seedling cotton welcomed the rainfall. The report looks at row crop conditions across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planting estimates from June 30 …
Factors Affecting Trade Markets Discussed at Recent Meeting
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, one topic discussed looked at the factors that are currently affecting trade. 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 …
Deadline Nearing to Apply for ADAI Relief Program
Back in April, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) announced they were administering the Alabama Agriculture Relief Program (AARP) to provide USDA relief funds to farmers who suffered losses due to Hurricane Michael in 2018. While the original deadline to apply was June 25th, they want to remind those who experienced necessary expenses related to losses of beef …