From lobsters to oranges, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences embraced stories of resilience and change during 2017. The top 10 stories for UF/IFAS during 2017 include finding ways to manage a disease that is crippling the citrus industry to helping lobstermen find damaged traps after Hurricane Irma to researchers discovering a new ant species in …
Provision to Help Cotton Growers
As work continues to find help for cotton growers, a new provision in the disaster aid package may be a start. Tyron Spearman has the story. Provision to Help Cotton Growers 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 …
Georgia Peanut Commission Promoting Common Ground
Common Ground is a program involving farmer-volunteers who work with consumers to help sort through some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding food and farming. Georgia Peanut Commission Communications Specialist, Whitney Yarbrough, explains how this works. Georgia Peanut Commission Promoting Common Ground Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Stoneville Cotton Stands and Delivers
As the 2017 cotton season winds down, growers continue to look for varieties and traits that will deliver for next year’s crop. Stoneville varieties do just that, providing early-season vigor that leads to in-season strength and high yield potential at harvest. Bayer Regional Agronomist, Jenny Cahoon, says you can get a strong start with Stoneville. Stoneville Cotton Stands and Delivers …
U.S. Soybean Exports Top Another Record
Government data shows that U.S. farmers again exported a record amount of soybeans, shipping 2.6 billion bushels to international buyers in the 2016-17 marketing year. Valued at more than $28 billion, the milestone represented the second year in a row that exports exceeded 60 percent of U.S. soybean production. However, the United Soybean Board warns that record U.S. production is …
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations fixes before the start of the next farm bill. The bill, however, offsets part of the cost by making changes to nutrition infrastructure. NFU President Roger Johnson says the organization …
Wood from Corn Stover
Corn Board Manufacturing Inc. is taking waste from the field and making wood for thousands of products. Lane Segerstrom, founder of the company, explains how the company turns corn stover to an added value product for farmers. Stover Based in Frisco, Texas, Corn Board Manufacturing is marketed as a sustainable company. The company is looking to expand to other areas, …
Research on Peanut Smut Fungus
During the recent American Peanut Council Winter Meeting, some growers expressed concern with the peanut smut fungus. Tyron Spearman has the story. Research on Peanut Smut Fungus 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 …
Alabama Cotton Yields Third Highest in History
Despite a year with a multitude of challenges in the field, Alabama cotton yields are currently estimated to be the third highest in state history. Cotton production this year is up 18 percent from 2016 production. Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist Max Runge said this increase stems primarily from a 25 percent increase in harvested acreage over 2016. “Given the …
Peanut Export Update
According to the latest numbers, U.S. peanut exports are down to start off the new trading year. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
