The latest update from USDA indicates peanut harvest is over three-fourths complete, but as Tyron Spearman reports, some growers have stopped harvesting for now due to the dry conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cotton Grower Pleased with Commission’s Efforts
Through their close work with the University of Georgia cotton specialists, the Georgia Cotton Commission typically funds more than twenty research projects each year that comprehensively address many production concerns. And Georgia cotton grower Lee Cromley from Bulloch County is pleased with those efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Florida Application Deadline for Wetland Reserve Easements is November 15
Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida that you have until November 15 to apply now for a Wetland Reserve Easement for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Farmers Pessimistic About 2017
The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer turned lower in October, dropping to an index reading of 92, the lowest reading since last March. That’s also the lowest index since data collection began back in October of 2015. Producers’ expectations of the long-term health of the ag economy dove in October, with the Index of Future Expectations dropping to 95 in …
Proud of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Pairing
Many people, especially youngsters, enjoy a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Tyron Spearman reports today that many folks in the peanut industry are proud of that peanut butter and jelly pairing, as they realize what it means to the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Florida Producers Encouraged to Check out FSA Programs
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida reminds farmers and livestock producers about the various federal farm programs that may be available to assist them on their operation. Florida FSA Executive Director Rick Dantzler says there’s a wide range of programs that are available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
River Infrastructure a Major Concern for Corn Farmers
Meeting export demand is important for the corn industry in our country, and the National Corn Growers Association says eroding river infrastructure is a major concern for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Farm Bureau Discussing Next Farm Bill
Discussions are already taking place about the next farm bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the dairy and cotton programs in the 2014 bill are not working and need fixes, as does the bill’s revenue coverage program, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Statewide Meeting Was a Diamond Celebration
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Orlando, Fla.—More than 600 grassroots members gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Resort, Oct. 26-28 to celebrate Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 75th anniversary. Florida Farm Bureau voting delegates discussed and approved policy resolutions submitted by county Farm Bureaus throughout the state. The resolutions were adopted as policy for 2017. The meeting included award and …
Peanut Export Update
China continues to be a major destination for U.S peanuts, but according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there may be more competition for that and other markets next year.. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …