Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) started last week at local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. But Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC’s) Taylor Sills wants to make sure cotton producers not only sign up for that, but passes along a reminder about other programs that need to be taken care of too. For more information contact the Georgia …
Cotton, Peanut Planting Update
According to the latest numbers from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton and peanut planting continues to progress. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey first says cotton planting progress is approaching the two-thirds mark. But Rippey says peanut planting is nearing completion. In Alabama, 92% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 91% last year. The 5-year …
More Peanut Stocks and Processing Report Details
Tyron Spearman has more details from USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. 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 Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Peanut Utilization Still on the Rise
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, for the month of April, shows shelled edible grade utilization is up 4% from last year. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. 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 …
U.S. Cotton Growers Facing a Tough New Crop Year
As goes the world economy, so goes the demand for cotton. Gary Crawford has a report looking at what cotton growers are facing this year. 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 …
NCC Explains CFAP Payment Rates for Cotton
Sign-up for the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is underway. National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Washington Operations Reece Langley explains how the payment rates are calculated for cotton. The sign-up period, which began this week, runs through August 28. Langley says the application process is relatively simple. There has been some confusion since the notice included two …
Planting Deadline Dates Nearing
While weather conditions have hampered planting plans for some growers here in the Southeast, Tyron Spearman has a reminder that crop insurance planting date deadlines are nearing. 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 …
Peanut Planting Update
While planting continues across the Southeast, Tyron Spearman reports getting peanut seed in the ground is slightly behind the 5-year average. 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 …
Georgia Cotton Planting Tops 50%
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton planting in Georgia topped the 50% mark this past week. But Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Executive Director Richey Seaton explains how varying weather conditions have kept the numbers below the 5-year average. In Georgia, 57% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 72% last year. Seaton said …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at the current market for peanuts and where contracts being offered now stand. 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 …