USDA Starting GMO Labeling Rulemaking Process

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Seeds, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is already working on the rulemaking process as required by the bipartisan GMO labeling bill which cleared Congress last week. Following passage in the House, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Looking at New Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Soybeans

Soybean harvest, for some is just a few weeks away, while for others seed has recently gone in the ground. But like most years, farmers have had a number of challenges. Monsanto Technical Agronomist, Nick Chammoun, looks at some of those challenges along with giving an update on the performance of new Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. Download Audio …

Georgia Grown Moment – Premium Peanut

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Peanuts

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Karl Zimmer, CEO and President of Premium Peanut, discusses their new shelling operation in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Zimmer also touches on the important role Georgia Grown has played at Premium. Download Audio For more information, visit www.premiumpeanutllc.com. You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 15, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest concerning passage of the GMO labeling bill, how USDA’s proposed organic livestock rule is of real concern for many in the livestock industry, horses, farm labor Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Cotton Bollworms and Soybean Loopers Coming on Strong

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the Alabama Cooperative Extension System: AUBURN, Ala.—Alabama row crop farmers need to be actively scouting their crops for two perennial pests, cotton bollworms and soybean loopers. Dr. Tim Reed, an entomologist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System says traps are capturing increased numbers of adults of both species. “We are seeing more cotton bollworm moths in pheromone traps in …

USDA Would Oversee Mandatory GMO Labeling Program

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, General, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill. And according to a story from Rod Bain, the Agriculture Department would have authority to implement and create regulations for a mandatory GMO labeling measure passed by Congress over the past week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Peanut Marketing Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Farmer stock peanut contracts have returned to buying points as shellers are seeking to secure un-contracted peanuts that are likely in the government loan program. Tyron Spearman has more on that story along with information about FLEX contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Final Safety Net Provisions Implemented

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced that the final safety net provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, which provide farmers and ranchers better protection from weather disasters, market volatility and other risk factors, are now in place. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

U.S. House Passes GMO Labeling Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill (S764), otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill, by a vote of 306 to 117. The White House has already confirmed that President Obama would sign the compromise labeling bill. Various agriculture groups have issued releases praising this action by the House: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Two Stories from Cotton Outlook

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

News from China coupled with U.S. cotton forecasts shape USDA’s new cotton forecasts. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …