Cotton the Main Crop Taking the Brunt of Losses from Harvey

Cotton producers in the path of Harvey will be filing a lot of crop insurance claims over the next few weeks. Gary Crawford 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 …

Peanut Butter Donations Coming In

We told you earlier that Peanut Proud was accepting donations to send peanut butter to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  And according to an update from Tyron Spearman, donations have been coming in.       Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

Goodyear Using Soybean Oil-Based Rubber in Tires

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is harvesting some unique “seeds” of innovation as it introduces a new tire technology with support from the United Soybean Board (USB). The first commercial use of a new soybean oil-based rubber compound is helping Goodyear enhance tire performance in dry, wet and winter conditions. A Goodyear team of scientists and engineers created a …

Georgia Cotton Commission Invites Producers to Research Field Day

The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day will be held next Wednesday, September 6 in Tifton. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton knows this will be a great place for producers to get answers to their questions about any issues concerning this year’s crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

Monsanto Has Big Supply of RR2E Soybeans for 2018

Monsanto says it has enough supply of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans for up to half of all U.S. soybean acres for the 2018 season. The supply doubles the planted area for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend beans from this season. Monsanto Chief Technology Officer Robb Fraley said at the Farm Progress Show Tuesday that the company has seen great demand …

Peanut Crop Update

With harvest time getting closer, Tyron Spearman has a look at how the peanut crop is faring across the Southeast.       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 …

UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day set for Sept. 6

The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at UGA’s Lang Farm (230 Rigdon Aultman Road) before relocating to the Tifton Campus Conference Center (15 RDC Road) for …

Peanut Butter Donations for Hurricane Harvey Victims

Peanut Proud is accepting donations to send peanut butter to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  Tyron Spearman has more information on how you can donate or pledge to help. 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 …

Harvey Impact on Texas Agriculture

Hurricane Harvey arrived on the Texas coast as the state’s cotton harvest of an expected bumper crop was getting underway. The Texas cotton harvest is around 10 percent complete, with bales in the field and high storage levels. The storm came at what one cotton gin operator called “the worst possible time.” Southeast Texas agriculture has extensive damage from the …

Peanut Guidelines for 2018 Crop

The guidelines to help peanut growers complete Farm Service Agency forms and charts, along with program eligibility requirements and other valuable information to assist in peanut marketing activities are now available. 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 …