The price of American farmland may be heading for its first significant drop since the mid-1980s. MetLife Agricultural Finance says that based on certain measurements, market conditions are the worst they’ve been since the Farm Crisis. Agri Money dot Com says land prices likely will fall 20 percent from the top end that was established early last year. MetLife, one …
China Peanut Production Expected to Grow
We’ve been hearing over the past few months how China has been importing a lot of U.S. peanuts. But according to Tyron Spearman, peanut production in China is expected to grow. Download Audio 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, …
Research Efforts on Insects in Georgia Cotton
The Georgia Cotton Commission invests grower dollars with University of Georgia researchers each year to look at various problem areas, including insects. Associate Professor with the UGA Department of Entomology in Tifton, Michael Toews, says this year one of those projects involved thrips. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
One of Three Major U.S. Drought Areas Will Improve
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows roughly 11 percent of the contiguous United States is under what it calls “severe, extreme, or exceptional” drought. The areas where the drought continues to be in control include three different areas of the country. Rebecca Lindsey is the managing editor of Climate dot Gov, and she said one of the more prominent drought areas …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 18, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), how some in agriculture are waiting to see who will be chosen for certain positions within the new Trump administration, record for U.S. meat production, turkeys Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Peanut Loan Program Sells Out
The latest report concerning the peanut loan program indicates it has basically sold out. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio 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 …
Interested in Trump Administration Appointees
Many in agriculture continue to wait to see who will be chosen for certain positions within the new Trump administration, and that includes the National Cotton Council. Here’s their Vice President of Producer affairs, Craig Brown. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Progress in Peanut Allergy Research
Thanks to the groundbreaking LEAP Study released last year, the guidelines for early introduction of peanuts to infants are changing. And pediatricians appear to be getting, and embracing, the message that starting children on peanut products as early as four months may help prevent allergy development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Alabama NRCS Takes Part in AACD Annual Meeting
Many folks were in attendance at the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting in Orange Beach this week, including Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone. He said USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud to partner with the many folks who were there in conservation efforts across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
ASTA Looking Forward to Upcoming Events
The American Seed Trade Association is gearing up for a couple of big events, one in Chicago and one in Orlando. ASTA CEO, Andy LaVigne, says the first one is coming up next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …