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BASF Promoting Soybean Genetics
BASF is dedicated to providing soybean growers with choices to manage their fields throughout the season. Nick Fassler, BASF Technical Marketing Group Manager, talks about the acquisition and how it has changed their portfolio that now includes the Credenz seed brand. And Fassler says it’s been an excellent year for BASF. Contact your local BASF representative to learn more about their expanded …
Peanut Innovation Lab Helping to Solve World Hunger
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanuts is part of U.S. government’s strategy to fight hunger and poverty around the world. Tyron Spearman has more details. Video by: Farm Monitor UGA is leading peanut research and training efforts for producers around the world through its Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Peanut and Mycotoxin. It’s an initiative designed …
FMC Tackling Corn Earworms in Cotton
FMC wants cotton growers to know BT trait failure is an issue they have been discussing with entomologists, as corn earworms have become a concern. Matthew Wiggins, technical service manager for FMC, says Prevathon insect control offers very good contact. And Wiggins said scouting your crop after bloom will be important. For more information, contact your FMC representative or go to their …
Speakers Announced for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced the guest speakers for its 13th Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29. The annual meeting, in conjunction with the University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Production Workshop, will be held at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. The program speakers are Kent Fountain, vice chairman, National Cotton Council of America; Melissa Bastos, director of market research, Cotton …
Expanding Peanut Markets
The American Peanut Council (APC) continues working to expand U.S. peanut markets. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, they recently were honored for those efforts. 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 …
Peanut Butter Challenge Back on Track After Hurricane Michael Recovery
(UF/IFAS) — Last year’s UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge was just getting started when Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle. As the communities dealt with the aftermath and UF/IFAS Extension offices became collection points for all varieties of donations, the annual peanut butter jar collection became less of a focus than the many items of need during recovery. This year’s …
Peanut Butter for the Hungry
Various folks in the peanut industry recently attended the American Peanut Council Winter Conference in Washington, D. C.. According to Tyron Spearman, one topic discussed was the task force developed to help provide peanut butter for the hungry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCC on Lower Cotton Production Forecast
In its December report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made a large reduction to the 2019 cotton crop. The report noted that U.S. cotton production is forecast at 20.2 million 480-pound bales, down 3 percent from the previous forecast. Most of the more than 600,000 bale reduction was in the Texas crop. But, National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Economics and Policy …
Sun-Loving Vegetables and Herbs for Your Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know about some of the sun-loving vegetables and herbs that enjoy hot sunny spots in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s a list a mile-long of sun-loving vegetables and herbs that enjoy hot sunny spots in your garden. So before you throw in the towel on your garden planning, think about …