By Clint Thompson The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to vacate dicamba registrations was unsettling for cotton and soybean farmers. Some nerves were calmed on Monday when the Environmental Protection Association (EPA) issued an order providing farmers with clarity following the decision last Wednesday, June 3. According to the EPA, growers and commercial applicators …
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Food Supply
Senator Debbie Stabenow recently introduced legislation to help protect the food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain on farmers, workers, food banks and families. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the Food Supply Protection Act will support food banks and non-profits to help increase their capacity and address growing demand. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Peanut Planting Nearing Completion
United States Department of Agriculture USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says peanut planting is almost complete nationwide. 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
Cotton Conditions Decline From Last Week
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there has been a drop in cotton condition from last week. United States Department of Agriculture 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 …
Southern Corn Rust Already a Concern for Southeast Growers
By Clint Thompson A perfect storm is brewing for southern corn rust disease to wreak havoc on corn in the Southeast. It has already been observed in three different counties in Florida and Georgia. In his 20 years of studying plant diseases at the University of Georgia, Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait said this is the earliest the disease has …
Thinking About Crop Insurance
When it comes to crop insurance, states have many different planting deadlines. But with those deadlines nearing, Tyron Spearman reports some farmers are thinking more about this due to delays in planting this year. 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 …
Peanut Growers Warned about Gypsum Shortage
Peanut growers are being warned they could face a shortage of gypsum this year, which is of course critical for pod development. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there are options and alternatives. 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 …
Peanut Crop Update, Part 2
Tyron Spearman discussed on Tuesday how peanut planting is progressing in Georgia and what some of the possible issues with the crop are. Today, he looks at the progress in both Alabama and Florida and what the concerns may be for the crop in those two states. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut planting continues across the southeast, but as Tyron Spearman reports, there are concerns about the crop in some areas. 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, …
Georgia Cotton Producers Encouraged to Contact FSA Offices
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 …