Rain in the forecast is a welcome change from the lingering dry conditions Alabama producers have battled this spring. Producers generally plant cotton between April 20 and the first week of June. While early spring weather was conducive for planting, the end of May was hot and dry, creating significant challenges for stand establishment. Alabama Extension cotton specialist Dr. Steve Brown said …
Mexico an Important Destination for U.S. Peanuts
There has been a lot in the news the past few days about President Trump’s plan to impose more tariffs on all Mexican imports as of June 10, and many in the ag industry are concerned if realized, it could mean retaliatory tariffs. As Tyron Spearman reports, Mexico is an important destination for U.S. peanuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Corn Silage and Forage Field Day is June 20
Producers across the Southeast are invited to the 2019 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day, June 20 at the University of Georgia, Tifton Campus Conference Center. The event, co-sponsored by the University of Georgia and University of Florida, is an opportunity for producers and growers to see the newest varieties of corn and summer annuals growing in the various test plots and get …
Olam Edible Nuts Makes Announcement
Olam Edible Nuts recently made an announcement. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 ProjectsApril …
Planting Progress Remains Slow
The weekly Crop Progress report shows little progress in planting the nation’s corn and soybean crops as unrelenting rains continue to inundate much of the corn belt. Corn plantings across the nation increased to 67 percent, compared to 58 percent a week ago and the five-year average of 96 percent. Just 39 percent of estimated soybean acres have been planted, …
New Peanut Shelling Plant to be Built
It was recently announced that a new $20 million peanut shelling plant will be built. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned with China Trade Dispute
While it seems U.S. trade talks with China are a ways from wrapping up, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been trying to assure producers that when an agreement is finally reached, it will be good for farmers’ pocketbooks. When finalized, Perdue said China will be purchasing even more farm goods than it had before the trade dispute began. But Georgia …
Lower Peanut Stocks
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released this week. According to Tyron Spearman, as of April 30, stocks in commercial storage are down in almost every category. 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 …
Dry Conditions Slowing Peanut Planting
Due to the dry conditions, Tyron Spearman reports peanut planting in some areas of the Southeast has slowed, or put on hold for the time being. Rodney Dawson and his brothers John and Gary have a big job to do planting 1600 acres to peanuts this year. With the use of a 38 foot, 16 row planter and a bulk …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Numbers
With dry conditions continuing in many areas of the Southeast, both cotton and peanut planting progress continues. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the nation’s cotton crop. And Rippey says peanuts are one of the crops ahead of the planting averages. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …