The U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), that President Trump recently signed, includes a textile chapter that offers significant improvements for domestic textile manufacturers and workers. National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Washington Operations, Reece Langley, explains how this will benefit the U.S. cotton industry. For more information go to the NCC website. http://www.cotton.org/ Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Research Report Day Beneficial for Georgia Peanut Commission
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual Research Report Day is vital to the commission’s research committee in determining what projects need additional funding and what new research ideas might need to be pursued in the future, according to Donald Chase. Chase, a Macon County, Georgia farmer and chairman of the peanut commission’s research committee, believes research from the …
Important Month for Peanut Farmers
February is an important month for many peanut farmers. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Mild Winter Temperatures Could Spark Nematode Activity
By Clint Thompson Temperatures this winter have been abnormally mild, which could be a problem for row crop farmers when they begin planting this year’s crop. The lack of freezing temperatures is likely to spark nematode activity, and Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, encourages all producers to be prepared. “I’m telling growers I’ve had to break …
Peanut Usage is Up
The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate peanut usage is up. Tyron Spearman runs through the new report. 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 …
Peanut Acreage Needs to Decrease to Improve Prices
By Clint Thompson For peanut prices to improve for farmers, acreage needs to decrease significantly in 2020, according to Adam Rabinowitz, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agronomist and assistant professor. He said U.S. demand has become stagnant, relatively flat for four years. Production needs to decrease this year if prices are going to increase. This will happen either through …
Peanut Industry News
Today, Tyron Spearman has various peanut industry issues for growers across the Southeast. 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-Florida Peanut Trade Show Offers Various Prizes
The 2020 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held this Thursday, Feb. 7 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Ala. As Tyron Spearman reports, a variety of prizes will be awarded at this year’s show. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Wednesday, Feb. 5
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold its annual Research Report Day on Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. Tyron Spearman has more details. The agenda for the GPC Research Report Day is available online at www.gapeanuts.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Discussing a Reduction in Planted Acres for Peanuts
During a recent event, a discussion was held concerning a need for a reduction in planted acres of peanuts this year. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with a reminder about the Alabama-Florida Peanut Show coming up next week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …