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 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 …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

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 …

Sustainability Program for Southeast Row Crops

Efforts are underway to look at sustainability for row crops like peanuts and cotton across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has more information. 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 …

No Change to Peanut Crop Forecast

The latest USDA forecast for the 2019 peanut crop saw no real changes. Tyron Spearman has the 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

Agricultural Outlook Hopeful as New Year Approaches

Some of the brightest minds in agriculture met Dec. 10 in Auburn to share ideas, discuss research and learn more about the current global agricultural outlook. Alabama Extension partnered with Auburn University’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences to bring a wide variety of speakers to the Alabama Row Crops Short Course to share updates with Alabama farmers. Speakers …

Peanut Institute Creates Great Peanut Messaging

One area of the peanut industry getting as lot of attention is the Peanut Institute. The Institute continues to create great nutrition messaging through targeting research and communication. Tyron Spearman has more information. 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, …