Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 8, 2016

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the importance of animal traceability for meat exports, how climate change may actually be producing better wine, the latest trend in farmland values, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Peanut Price Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has an update for us concerning where the peanut posted price currently stands and any contract offers that are out there. 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 …

RCPP Funds Available in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), reminds those interested that partner proposals are being accepted until May 10 for funding of projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). 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 …

USDA Provides Nutritious U.S. Peanuts in Humanitarian Effort for Haiti

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing nutritious U.S. peanuts in humanitarian effort for Haiti. 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 …

Feed a Bee Program Helping Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Bayer is gearing up to make a significant impact on pollinator health in 2016 by planting more forage and spreading the word about the importance of pollinators through their Feed a Bee program. 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, …

EPA Proposal to Approve Dicamba use on GE Soybeans and Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Soybeans

If an EPA proposal to approve Dicamba for use on genetically engineered soybeans and cotton is approved, growers would have a new tool at their disposal. EPA said weeds are becoming increasingly resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides, and the availability of dicamba will help reduce the spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds. The comment period on the EPA proposal ends April 30. Sponsored …

New Focus on Cotton Webcast Introduces Growers to Cotton Incorporated’s ‘Cotton Cultivated’ Website

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

From The Cotton Board: Memphis, TN – Last year, Cotton Incorporated launched a new Web site to give the cotton growing community quick and easy access to important cotton information, Cotton Cultivated (cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com). A new Focus on Cotton webcast titled “Overview of Cotton Incorporated’s Cotton Cultivated Website” introduces cotton growers, consultants, and other industry experts to this tool that makes …

Recommendations for Southeast Peanut Farmers

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

As we get closer to seeing peanut seed go into the ground, Tyron Spearman reports one man had a few recommendations for Southeast farmers. 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 …

USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $15 million to help eligible conservation partners leverage local investments to provide technical assistance and financial resources for wetlands protection and improvements on private and Tribal agricultural lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Cotton an Important Crop in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

When USDA released its planting intentions report last week, it showed Georgia farmers intend to plant 1.15 million acres of cotton, up from the 1.13 million acres last year. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says cotton is an important crop in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …