A group of folks were in Georgia this week to learn more about the peanut industry. 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 …
National Cotton Council Focusing on Passage of Ag Appropriations Bill
Prior to recessing until after the Presidential election in November, the House and Senate did pass a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government for a few more weeks. Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, says the CR is good until December 9th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Ag Producers Suffering Storm Damage Encouraged to Contact FSA
Many folks along the East Coast have been or are currently being impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini is encouraging farmers and ranchers who suffer damage to their operations to contact their local FSA office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Agriculture Being Showcased in Georgia Grown Building
The annual Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry, and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black invites everyone to come and see what all agriculture has to offer in the Georgia Grown building. 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 …
Obama Signs Pre-Storm Emergency Order for Florida
From The News Service of Florida: President Barack Obama signed an order Thursday to coordinate supplies and equipment for Florida in advance of Hurricane Matthew. Gov. Rick Scott, who requested the pre-storm relief, including water, food and tarps, said after the order was signed that Florida will need more federal aid. “I am asking the President for additional generators and …
Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
From Tyron Spearman’s Peanut Marketing News: USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released September 29, 2016 for the month of August 2016, the 1st month of the new marketing year. Peanut stocks in commercial storage as of August 31, 2016 totaled 1.25 billion pounds equivalent farmer stock, compared to 1.46 billion pounds last year, DOWN 14.4%. This total includes …
Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned with Possible Effects of Matthew
While cotton harvest continues across Georgia, those in the Southeast part of the state are watching the movement of Hurricane Matthew. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says they are watching it too and are worried as to how it may effect producers in that part of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
EQIP Signup Deadline in Florida is October 21
Landowners across Florida are being reminded the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is October 21st. Al Oliver, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Lake City, Florida says there are various programs through EQIP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Alabama Included in Gulf Coast Ag Lands and Ecosystems Restoration
As recovery efforts continue along the gulf coast from the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a three year strategy has been announced to improve water quality and ecosystem health along the five state region. Here’s USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Possible Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Matthew
All along the East coast from Florida through the Carolina’s all eyes are on tropics. There could be some significant impacts to agriculture in the path of hurricane Matthew. Gary Crawford has a report that looks at those, along with information of what livestock producers in the path of Matthew should do to get ready, and what many USDA offices …