We’ve talked this week about how the cotton industry is disappointed the fiscal year 2017 omnibus appropriations bill did not include the cottonseed policy. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton had hoped this would have come through for producers across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Minnesota Court Delays Syngenta Lawsuit Hearing
The Associated Press reports that the first of literally tens of thousands of lawsuits against Syngenta has been delayed until July. The suits accuse the Swiss agribusiness company of introducing a genetically engineered corn variety before China had approved it for imports, thereby causing farmers economic harm. The case was supposed to go to trial last week in a Minnesota …
Spreading the Word About Peanut Allergy Prevention
The National Peanut Board team continues working hard to inform and advise about the impact of early introduction of peanut foods to prevent peanut allergies. Tyron Spearman has more details. From the National Peanut Board The National Peanut Board team continues working hard to inform and advise about the impact of early introduction of peanut foods to …
2017 P.I.E. Program Tour Dates Set
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has scheduled tour dates and locations for the 2017 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. The P.I.E. program’s goal is helping U.S. cotton producers maximize production efficiency and improve yields and fiber quality by: 1) gaining new perspectives in such fundamental practices as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation and harvesting; and 2) observing diverse …
Peanut Usage Up, Stocks Down
USDA recently released  their March Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, which according to Tyron Spearman, indicates peanut usage is up and stocks continue to drop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Conaway Disappointed Cotton, Dairy Farmers Left in the Lurch
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement concerning the exclusion of critical help for cotton and dairy farmers from the omnibus appropriations bill. “It is no secret that times are extremely difficult in farm and ranch country right now, with net farm income down 50 percent from where it stood just four years ago. It …
Crop Insurance Policies Indicate a 1.71 Million Acre Peanut Crop
The number of 2017 peanut crop insurance policies processed through the USDA Risk Management Agency’s system may give us a good indication of the peanut acreage that will be planted this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Saving Costs with Cover Crops
Cotton farmers in Alabama who use cover crops have a new, cost-cutting option. They can kill their cover crops and plant their cotton in the same pass through a field, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. Cover crops are gaining in popularity because they suppress weeds and help retain moisture and nutrients. Farmers typically plant cover crops in the …
NCC Extremely Disappointed with Exclusion of Cottonseed Policy from Omnibus
National Cotton Council (NCC) Chairman Ronnie Lee said the NCC “is extremely disappointed that the fiscal year 2017 omnibus appropriations bill does not include the cottonseed policy developed by the U.S. cotton industry in consultation with Congress.” Lee said the cottonseed policy is: 1) broadly supported by the entire U.S. cotton industry, as well as many other farm bill stakeholders; …
Georgia Corn Growers Overwhelmingly Approve to Continue Assessment on Corn
Georgia corn growers voted their overwhelming support of continuation of the assessment of one cent per bushel of corn for the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Corn. The voting for the market order was conducted from March 15 to April 14 and was reaffirmed by a 93.5% favorable vote. The market order for corn requires vote by producers every three …