Rising demand from increasingly health conscious consumers in China, coupled with bad weather in key growing regions like Argentina and South Africa, is leaving many European traders scrambling for supplies. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
Pleased with Senate GMO Labeling Agreement
It’s been announced that an agreement has been reached on legislation from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) that would set a national standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients, or GMOs. Tyron Spearman has more. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
National Cotton Council Urges Producers to Sign Up for CGCS Program
Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up is underway for the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share (CGCS) program. National Cotton Council President and CEO, Dr. Gary Adams, has more information about the program. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
Direct Payments Expected to Rise in 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says direct payments made to farmers are expected to increase roughly 31 percent this year to $13.9 billion. Direct farm program payments are those paid directly by the U.S. Government to farmers and include fixed payments, crop price and revenue-based payments, and other payments such as Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Peanut Price Rises
The price on peanuts from the 2015 crop has risen. Tyron Spearman has that information along with an update on what’s happening with the Argentina peanut crop. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
A Little Bit of Progress in Lifting Trade Barriers with Cuba
The number two official at the Agriculture Department says U.S. farmers may be one step closer to seeing trade restrictions with Cuba lifted. Gary Crawford has the first part of the story. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
FAA to Allow Commercial Drone Use
On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a rule that will allow the use of drones commercially, including for agricultural purposes. The FAA rule limits most small commercial drone operations to daylight hours and requires operators to get certified every two years. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
Peanut Crop Pegging Ahead of Normal
According to USDA’s weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report, the peanut crop across much of the Southeast is pegging ahead of the normal average. Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cotton Crop Improves, Peanuts Hold Steady
Cotton planting is almost complete, and according to this report from Gary Crawford, the condition of the crop is showing some improvement over the last week. Play Audio And USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey also has a look at the condition of the peanut crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
Top Destinations for U.S. Peanut Products
China has become the number-one export market for U.S. peanuts, while Mexico has moved into the number-two slot. Tyron Spearman has a look at who the other top countries are and how much they are buying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …