Any impact from Irma on cotton won’t show up until next week’s crop progress numbers. Stephanie Ho has the story. 09-12-17 Cotton May Take a Hit from Irma USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says peanuts will hopefully remain unscathed by Irma. 09-12-17 Hopes That Irma Will Not Impact Peanuts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Farmers Looking for Sunshine to Dry Peanut Fields Out
Rains from Hurricane Irma left peanut fields across much of the Southeast doused. But as Tyron Spearman reports, most fields should be in good shape once the sun comes out and drying allows growers to get back in the fields for harvest. 09-11-17 Peanut Farmers Looking for Sunshine to Dry Fields Out Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Agri View: Southern Delicacy
Everett Griner talks about boiled peanuts. A Southern delicacy spreading across the country in today’s Agri View. 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 …
Discussing Peanut Harvest before Hurricane
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
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 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 …
The Future of Peanut Research
Various peanut researchers recently gave their thoughts on the future of peanut research. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …