With Halloween here, many of the treats handed out this year to the ghouls and goblins will include peanuts or peanut butter. That’s something that Tyron Spearman says is good for the peanut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …
Presidential Poll in Farm Country
A new nationwide poll is out that shows farmers and ranchers favoring Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the presidential sweepstakes. 55 percent of respondents in the Agri-Pulse Farm and Ranch Poll say they’ll vote for the Republican candidate while 18 percent say they’ll cast a vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton. The poll shows two percent of the respondents planning …
USDA Designates 4 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Coosa, Cullman, Fayette and Sumter counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …
USDA Designates Levy County in Florida as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Levy County in Florida as a primary natural disaster area due to damage and losses caused by Hurricane Hermine that occurred on Sep. 1, 2016, through Sep. 2, 2016. Farmers and ranchers in Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist and Marion counties in …
Skeptical about Peanut Crop Figures
A peanut broker recently said he has learned to read peanut market reports with a dose of skepticism. Not Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Florida to Hold Natural Resource Meeting about Farm Bill Programs
In an effort to assist agricultural producers in meeting their land management goals while protecting our natural resources, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on November 15th in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …
Private Landowners Important to Gulf Coast Restoration Strategy
A three year strategy was announced last month in the recovery efforts along the gulf coast from the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The plan is to improve water quality and ecosystem health along the five state region, and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be involved in the effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Southeast Pastures Suffering
Dry conditions in this part of the country continue to affect pastures, especially across parts of Alabama and Georgia. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at trouble spots in the latest nationwide pasture and rangeland condition report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
Peanut Contract Price Improves Some
As peanut harvest moves closer to winding down, contract prices have seen a slight improvement this week. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Tough Growing Year for Georgia Peanut Farmers
Harvest continues across Georgia, but overall it’s been a tough growing year for many farmers. Georgia Peanut Commission’s Executive Director Don Koehler says it’s been that way for not only peanuts, but other crops as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …