If you are you a farmer in Georgia that grows fresh produce and makes over $25,000 per year in produce sales, then you may have to comply with the new Federal Produce Safety Rule. And the Georgia Department of Agriculture has a website that provides information to help growers be in compliance with the new rule. Brandon Sauceda, with the …
Peanut Planting Progress
While dry conditions have slowed peanut planting progress in some areas, Tyron Spearman reports scattered showers this week will help growers get back in the fields. Peanut Planting Progress 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 …
Soybean Growers Submit Comments on Tariff Proposal
The American Soybean Association recently submitted comments on the Section 301 tariffs to the United States Trade Representative during the 30-day open comment period. USTR recently initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into the government of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. A slew of tit-for-tat tariffs …
U.S. Peanut Export Update
While exports of U.S. peanuts are down for the year thus far, Tyron Spearman reports peanut butter exports are up. U.S. Peanut Export Update 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 …
Georgia Cotton Commodity Commission Accepting Nominations
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for cotton is accepting nominations to fill two board positions. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton runs through the nomination requirements. Georgia Cotton Commodity Commission Accepting Nominations 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, …
New Peanut Oil Mill
A new peanut oil mill recently open here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the details. New Peanut Oil Mill 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, …
NCC: Farm Legislation Passage Much Needed
The National Cotton Council (NCC) is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 without any damaging amendments to farm policy. NCC Chairman Ron Craft, a Plains, Texas, ginner, said that legislation, recently approved by the House Agriculture Committee, includes critically important policies for cotton producers and the entire U.S. cotton industry. He …
CGCS Sign-Up for Cotton Producers Changed to May 31
We told you earlier this week that the deadline to sign up for the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program was May 11. But, because of an error in a letter distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency stating May 31 was the deadline, the agency has decided to honor that date as the new deadline. So Reece …
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the Department of Agriculture projects smaller corn and soybean crops this year. The corn crop is projected at 14.0 billion bushels, down from last year with a lower forecast area and yield. The yield projection of 174.0 bushels per acre is based on a weather-adjusted trend assuming normal planting progress and …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Peanut Market Update 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