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Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 1, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest numbers concerning cotton and peanut acreage estimates, information for dairy producers who can now enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program, we talk drones, persimmons Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on how the 2016 peanut crop, here in the Southeast, and in other growing areas is faring at this time. 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 …
Farmers Slow to Adopt Drone Technology
An expert says drones could help farmers improve the bottom line, but there are obstacles to adoption of the technology. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …
What’s Up and What’s Down in Planted Acreage This Year
Thursday, USDA released their June planted acreage reports with numbers coming our on a variety of crops. So Rob Johansson, USDA Chief Economist, gives us a quick review of what crops are seeing less acreage this season and what crops are seeing more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Senate to Vote on GMO Labeling Bill Wednesday
U.S. Senate leadership has scheduled a vote next week on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The cloture vote is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, according to the Senate schedule. The bill needs 60 votes for approval to end debate and head for final passage, before moving to the House of Representatives. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Peanut Acreage Is Down 4 Percent
When it comes to the planted acreage reports released today, USDA notes peanut acreage is down 4 percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. 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 …
Cotton Acreage Is Up 17 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its June planted acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. says cotton acreage is up for 2016. 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 …
Early Bird Registration Ends Today for Peanut Conference
The Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up July 21-23 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. But the Early Bird Registration deadline is today, June 30. Joy Crosby, with the Georgia Peanut Commission, invites growers from across the Southeast to attend as a variety of topics will be discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Senate GMO Labeling Bill Clears First Hurdle
The U.S. Senate Wednesday night cleared a procedural vote on the GMO labeling compromise by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Pat Roberts. The Senate voted 68-29 in favor of the vote, clearing the way for considerations on the Senate floor. Stabenow, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, says the bill “will have the votes” to pass the Senate, likely …