On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is joined by Executive Chef Justin Timineri to talk about using what’s grillin’ this season in his new Fresh! Recipe video: Tomato Parmesan Sweet Corn. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Time to Begin Peanut Fungicide Program
With June here, one peanut specialist said it’s time to begin your fungicide program. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …
Looking at World Cotton Supply/Use Picture
If projections prove true, the new crop of U.S. cotton being planted will be larger than last season and will bring lower prices. USDA World Outlook Board Chairman, Seth Meyer, says world cotton consumption in this next crop year, at almost 116 million bales, will exceed projected production of 113 million bales. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Registration Deadline for Tri-State Agronomic Scout School is Monday
The University of Florida/IFAS along with Auburn University and the University of Georgia will host a Tri-State Agronomic Scout School on June 8 at the Jackson County, Florida Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna, Florida. The event will start with registration at 8:00 AM (CST) and ends with lunch. But Monday, June 5 is the deadline to register for the event. …
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
At least one is dead and others missing as of Thursday afternoon following an explosion at a Wisconsin corn mill. Two workers remained missing Thursday after the explosion at the Didion (did-e-an) Milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin. Sixteen employees were working at the facility Wednesday night where an explosion and large fire occurred in the corn mill, not the adjacent …
Agri View: Good Vidalia Onion Crop
Everett Griner talks about the Vidalia onion crop and a bit of its history in today’s Agri View. From a small geographic region of Georgia comes good news for consumers all across the nation. The Vidalia onion crop is a good one this year. Harvest is practically over now. The quality and volume are better than last …
Peanut Market is Still Strong
While the markets are awaiting the USDA estimated planted acreage of peanuts in the U.S. coming out later this month, Tyron Spearman reports the peanut market is still strong. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
Georgia Cotton Commission Knows Importance of Research
We’ve had various stories over the past few days on how many are concerned about the cuts agriculture will face if the Trump administration’s budget proposal for the fiscal year 2018 becomes reality. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, knows areas like research are among those proposed cuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Progress Being Made in Food Allergy Issues
According to information given during a recent conference, progress is being made in food allergy research. And in a story from Tyron Spearman, that’s good news for the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Progressing Well
According to the latest numbers from USDA, cotton and peanut planting continues to progress well in most areas. Brad Rippey, a USDA meteorologist, has a look at planting progress and crop development. In Alabama, 84% of the cotton crop has been planted which compares to 77% this time last year, while the 5-year average is 81%. In Alabama, 73% …