A good crowd was on hand for the 2016 Southern Peanut Growers Conference, as various topics were discussed and awards presented. Tyron Spearman was there and has a look at some of the highlights of this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
A Better Biofuel Source?
A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researcher has identified two areas of the sorghum genome that could boost the plant’s resistance to the anthracnose disease. This finding could be a key to expanding sorghum production in the Southeast, said Wilfred Vermerris, an associate professor of microbiology and cell science with UF/IFAS. Most sorghum does not …
NASS Preparing for 2017 Ag Census
The census of agriculture, which is conducted every five years, is the only source of detailed county level agricultural data collected, tabulated, and published. And according to Jay Johnson, Director of the Eastern Field Offices for the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), preparations are already underway for 2017 Ag Census. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
House Ag Chairman Addresses Southern Peanut Growers
The Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference took place this past weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida. One of the guest speakers was chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas. He stressed the importance of preparing now for the 2018 Farm Bill. Download Audio To hear more of Conaway’s comments, click here. And more of what took …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 22, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about concerns of nitrate poisoning in cattle, results of a new survey coming this fall, plants that can make your garden thrive with very little water, weather conditions affecting crops Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
New Peanut Board Website
The National Peanut Board is inviting folks to check out their new website. Tyron Spearman has more information about what some of those changes are. 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 …
Alabama Producers Urged to Test Forages for Nitrate Levels
Nitrate poisoning in cattle is a growing threat across southeastern states battling drought. And according to Dr. Kim Mullenix, Auburn University Extension beef cattle specialist, drought in some areas of the state is increasing the chance for livestock forages to develop elevated nitrate levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Application Deadline Nearing for Florida Cogongrass Treatment Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services also wants to remind landowners that the deadline to apply for the Florida Forest Service Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program is Friday, July 29, 2016. The Cost-Share Program is offered for non-industrial private lands in all Florida counties. It provides reimbursement of 50 percent of the cost to treat cogongrass infestations with herbicide …
Soy Growers Welcome European Approval of New Biotech Traits
From the American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (July 22, 2016) – American Soybean Association (ASA) President and Greenwood, Del., soybean farmer Richard Wilkins welcomed news this morning out of Brussels that the European Union (EU) has approved three outstanding biotech soybean traits for import and processing. The approved traits include the Xtend dicamba-tolerant soybean and Vistive Gold high oleic soybean …
UF/IFAS Mole Cricket Biological Control Program Saves State Millions
From the University of Florida IFAS by Beverly James GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a recent study, researchers with the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in cooperation with Florida A&M University economists estimated that a 34-year program to control invasive pest mole crickets in the state has saved cattlemen approximately 13.6 million dollars a year. Over the …