From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that he has appointed Cheryl Flood as the Executive Director of the Florida State Fair. Flood has served as Interim Director over the past six months and has contributed to the Florida State Fair since 2011. “Cheryl’s passion for the Florida …
Black Discusses Dry Conditions and Army Worms in Georgia
Rains across Georgia have not been as general as some would hope, and certain areas are much drier than others. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is very aware of this and has experienced that, along with army worms, in his area of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day Is Next Week
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) wants to invite farmers to the annual University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton on September 7. GCC’s Richey Seaton says it’s a chance to learn more about how research dollars are being spent for both crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Loan Rates for 2016 Peanut Crop Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the 2016 crop loan rates for four types of peanuts. The 2014 Farm Bill established the national loan rate for peanuts at $355 per ton, which is unchanged from the previous Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
The Cotton Board Recommends $70 Million Cotton Incorporated Budget to Secretary of Agriculture
From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona The Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2017 budget of $70 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Cotton Board also elected new Officers for the 2016/2017 Program Year. The $70 million budget and Research and Promotion Plan for 2017 will be …
Georgia Grown Moment – Being a Peanut Farmer
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Wes Shannon, a peanut farmer in Tift County, Georgia talks about some of the things that make him proud to produce one of Georgia’s top crops. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 26, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA announced plans to purchase cheese, the FAA’s new operational rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems starts August 29th, we have an update from Peanut Proud on peanut butter donations to Food Banks in Louisiana and Mississippi, bearded chickens, duck eggs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Peanut Butter Delivered to Flood Victims
Peanut Proud has reported that 65,436 jars of peanut butter have been donated by four companies to flood victims in both Louisiana and Mississippi, and over $30,000 in cash has been donated to buy more peanut butter. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Alabama Agribusiness Council President Looking for New Members
The Alabama Agribusiness Council’s mission is to advocate, promote and enhance the business of agriculture and forestry in the state. They have a variety of groups across the state as members, with one of those being the Alabama Turfgrass Association (ATA). And ATA’s Executive Director, Tricia Roberts, is also the President of the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) this year. She …
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Latest Quarterly Export Forecasts for 2016 and 2017
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the first forecast for U.S. agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017 and a revised forecast for fiscal year 2016. Both forecasts indicate U.S. agricultural exports have begun to rally and will continue the record-setting pace that began in 2009. …