Bloomberg reports that the China National Chemical Corporation has commitments from lenders on a $12.7 billion loan package to help secure its purchase of Syngenta. ChemChina acquired the financing from 17 different banks all together. The agreement to buy Syngenta for $43 billion came earlier this year in a deal that would make it the largest supplier of Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Georgia Growers Attend Cotton and Peanut Field Day
The annual University of Georgia Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day took place today near Tifton, as Georgia cotton and peanut farmers were on hand for the event. One of those was chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Mike Lucas, who enjoyed seeing everything researchers presented on the tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
PLC Payment Rate for Peanuts
USDA has released information concerning the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payment rates for peanuts. Tyron Spearman breaks down the numbers. 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 Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
EQIP Signup Continues in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds landowners that the signup for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) continues. Al Oliver, NRCS District Conservationist out of the Lake City service center, has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Meeting Eligibility for NRCS Programs in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds landowners the signup period for 2017 programs continues through October 14th. But if you’ve never signed up before Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, explains what needs to be done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Monsanto Confirms New Proposal from Bayer
Both Bayer and Monsanto have confirmed that negotiations for the sale of Monsanto are continuing and a new offer has been made. Bayer has updated its proposal to a non-binding $127.50 per share in cash. Monsanto says it will continue its conversations with Bayer as it evaluates the offer, but it’s also considering other offers from Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Commodities Come Together on Phenotyping Initiative
From the National Corn Growers Association: The Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative kicked off joint activities by hosting an educational webinar for representatives from member organizations on the current state of phenotyping science and current U.S. government phenotyping programs. This first step, which was organized by the National Corn Growers Association, provided a strong foundation for the coalition moving forward. The Initiative …
Peanut Usage Was Up in July
Tyron Spearman has good news for peanut farmers, as new numbers show peanut usage was up in July. 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 Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCC Joins Group Concerned with WOTUS
Congress returns to work this week and the National Cotton Council is one organization that continues efforts to protect U.S. agriculture’s interests in Washington. And while WOTUS, the Waters of the U.S. is not a topic likely to be discussed the next few weeks Robbie Minnich, NCC’s Senior Government Relations Representative, says they recently joined a group with concerns on …
Congress Back in Session This Week
After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming. Topping the discussion is likely to be the highly debated Zika virus funding, marred in a spat between Democrats and Republicans over last-minute additions to the bill. For agriculture, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …