New ‘Focus on Cotton’ Webinar Provides Research-based Insights into Thrips Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the Cotton Board: Memphis, TN – Thrips are the most consistent insect pest of cotton production in the southeastern United States and can cause damage that results in leaf curling, delays in plant maturity, loss of apical dominance, and plant death. A new Focus on Cotton webcast titled “Managing Thrips in Cotton: Research in the Southeast Region” provides cotton …

Peanut Stocks Up 36 Percent

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers show that peanut stocks are up over 36 percent, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Southeast Planting Progress Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Producers of corn and soybeans in the Midwest are making good progress in getting those crops planted, and when it comes to that and other crops here in the Southeast, we have an update on how planting is progressing. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Challenging Cotton Duty in Turkey

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

The National Cotton Council (NCC) disputes the recent findings in the Turkish anti-dumping investigation, and according to story from Tyron Spearman, is challenging that duty. 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 …

Whiskey Study

Dan Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia

Is it bourbon or is it rye? A new study by a team of researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia is looking at how we taste whiskey. Cathy Isom tells us why researchers say you might not be able to tell the difference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Discussions on How to Sell More Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers indicate there are a lot of peanut stocks right now, and with a new crop going into the ground, Tyron Spearman reports there have been various discussions on how to sell more peanuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Cotton Industry Facing a Challenging Year

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

Those involved in the U.S. cotton industry know they are facing one of the most challenging years it’s seen since the 1980s. 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, …