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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
A New Take on Agricultural Trade
The latest agricultural export numbers show the usual ag trade surplus we have with other nations becoming a trade deficit. Gary Crawford has more. 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 of …
Signup for Cotton Producers Is Underway
Cotton producers can now sign up for cost-share assistance payments through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini says producers should have received a letter in the mail that needs to be filled out and sent or taken back to their FSA office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 17, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about a recent ruling concerning the Clean Water Act, why U.S. corn growers may see increased export opportunities this season, rural entrepreneurs, feral hogs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Register Now for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The 18th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is just a little over a month away, as it will be held July 21-23 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman says now is the time to register if you have yet to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Urging Congress to Reach GMO Agreement
The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food is urging Congress to reach an agreement on GMO labeling quickly. The coalition called on Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow to come to an agreement on legislation to set a national standard for the labeling of food products containing biotechnology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Operation Peanut Butter
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Peanut Board, along with state peanut producer and industry organizations, have launched a new My American Farm game geared for students in grades 3-5 called Operation Peanut Butter. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Farmers Urged to Contact EPA on Atrazine
From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association this week urged farmers to submit comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, following publication of the Agency’s draft Ecological Risk Assessment for atrazine, an herbicide used for weed control in growing corn and other crops. If it stands, EPA’s recommendation would effectively ban the use of atrazine in …
China Importing More Peanuts
Last week we brought you numbers from the latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report which indicated the amount of peanuts in commercial storage as of April 30 was up 45% compared to the end of April last year. But as Tyron Spearman reports, hopefully a country who needs more peanuts will take some of those off our hands. Download Audio …