Baseball and Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanuts and baseball have been paired together for a long time, and now that the 2016 Major League baseball season is underway, Tyron Spearman reports fans across the country are enjoying peanuts at their favorite ballpark. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Georgia Cotton Commission Research Projects Continue

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Last month, Georgia cotton producers voted to renew the marketing order for Georgia cotton by passing the referendum that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission’s efforts for another three years. The commission’s executive director, Richey Seaton, says that includes research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Subcommittee Examines Credit Conditions in Farm Country

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

The second in a series of hearings entitled Focus on the Farm Economy, where each subcommittee examines the growing pressure in rural America, took place today in Washington D.C. 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 …

Corn Planting Running Ahead of Normal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia

A lot of corn went into the ground last week as across the nation, 13 percent of the crop had been planted as of this past Sunday, which is a big jump from just 4 percent the week before and well ahead of the five year average of 8 percent. Last year at this Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Growing Financial Pressures for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management recently held a hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Top farm leaders and experts testifying painted a grim picture of the farm economy on plummeting farm prices and income. One of those was American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, who told …

Changes Made to Ending Peanut Stocks

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates some changes were made to the ending peanut stocks from last year. 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 …

Cuban Officials, Importers Visit United States As Part of USGC Trade Team

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the U.S. Grains Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – A delegation of grain importers and officials from Cuba is traveling in the United States this week to see firsthand the advantages of purchasing U.S. coarse grains and co-products. Cuba has purchased corn from the United States since the early 2000s, with market share varying widely from as high as Sponsored ContentFlorida …

New Peanut Shelling Plant to Open

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

The grand opening of Premium Peanut, a new peanut shelling plant in Douglas, Georgia, will take place April 22nd. 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 15, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the cost of inaction on the Trans Pacific Partnership, how a bug has a few peanuts producers concerned, Vidalia onions, bees, eggs Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Pest has Peanut Growers Concerned

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

The Burrower Bug is a silent peanut pest that eats away at profits, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, it’s a pest that has a few producers concerned. 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 …