All eyes are on Hurricane Irma and how it will affect areas in the projected path. That includes peanut fields, as some are wondering what the best steps are here at harvest time. Tyron Spearman talked with a University of Georgia peanut specialist and got his thoughts on the best actions for now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Silverleaf Whitefly: Devastating to Cotton Industry
The Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) is proving to be a big problem for cotton producers in Alabama. First found in Alabama in 1997, SLWF feeds on cotton plants and has been active in the Southeast the last few years. In 2016, SLWF heavily infested cotton crops in several counties surrounding Tifton, Georgia. Now, SLWF has spread over much of the 1.3 …
UGA Extension Entomologist Discusses Whiteflies in Cotton
Cotton and peanut growers were on hand Wednesday for the 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton, Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission was one of the sponsors for the annual event, and they are very aware of the issue of whiteflies in many cotton fields this year. So Tyron Spearman was able to talk with Phillip Roberts, …
Cotton and Orange Juice Futures See Bounce Amidst Hurricanes
Bloomberg News reports orange juice futures jumped 6.2 percent before Wednesday, the largest increase in 16 months, ahead of the feared landfall of Hurricane Irma in Florida. The scale-topping hurricane remains on track to threaten Southeast U.S. agriculture later this week. Florida is the nation’s top orange producer, and all of the state’s crop is at risk of moderate to …
Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman on Research Efforts
The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day took place today in Tifton, Georgia. Growers were able to see some of the latest research efforts and hear from University of Georgia researchers. Tyron Spearman was there and caught up with Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Armond Morris, who talks about some of the peanut research they were able to learn …
Still Accepting Peanut Butter Donations
Peanut butter donations are still being accepted to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
The Future of Peanut Research
Various peanut researchers recently gave their thoughts on the future of peanut research. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Actagro Proximus Reduces Nitrate Leaching
Actagro is a premier developer, manufacturer, and marketer of environmentally sustainable soil and plant health technology solutions. Many growers may want to learn more about one of their products, Proximus, which reduces nitrate leaching. To learn more about Proximus go to stopleaching.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Aderholt Talks with Cotton Industry
U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt from Alabama spoke at the National Cotton Council’s recent mid-year board meeting. In his address to the board, he provided an update on the overall appropriations process and the status of the Fiscal Year ’18 House agriculture appropriations bill, which includes a number of cotton industry priorities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles U.S. Corn Imports In 2016/2017
The U.S. Grains Council says Saudi Arabia has nearly doubled purchases of U.S. corn this marketing year due to a combination of favorable government policy shifts, competitive prices and market development work by the Council. So far in the current marketing year, Saudi Arabia has purchased 2.07 million metric tons of U.S. corn, or 81.5 million bushels, up significantly compared …