In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained to a Congressional panel why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs, we look at why the volatile cattle market is expected to continue, have information on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Evaluations of the Southeast Peanut Crop
Evaluations of the Southeast peanut crop were given at a recent meeting, as Tyron Spearman has the details of what was said about the crops in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. 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 …
2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference
The 2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference will be held February 23-24 at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. This the only agritourism industry-focused conference in the state and it features a jam-packed, 2-day educational program. I talked with Beth Oleson, Executive Director of the Georgia Agritourism Association, who says Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Florida Budget Talks to Start Soon
Many in agriculture continue to watch Florida legislators work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but budget negotiators will not start formal talks until at least early next week. 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 …
DuPont, Dow Announce Site Structure of Intended Independent Agriculture Company
From DowDuPont: Intended Independent Company will be a U.S. Based Global Leader in Agriculture and Deliver Greater Value, Innovation, and Choice for Growers Worldwide Wilmington, DE and Midland, MI, Feb. 19, 2016 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned …
USDA Discusses Recent Changes with Peanuts
At a recent event, changes with how USDA works with peanuts was discussed. Tyron Spearman has more information on that, and also what they also see as possible challenges for the 2016 crop. 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, …
Vilsack to Speak at Commodity Classic
It was announced this morning that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will make his seventh visit to Commodity Classic, the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. 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 …
Students Across the Country to Celebrate FFA Week
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays in our lives while sharing their message of agriculture and agricultural education throughout the country. During National …
Expanding Exports a Top Issue for Corn Growers
From the National Corn Growers Association: The importance of trade to corn growers was emphasized by National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling in remarks made at the U.S. Grains Council’s 13th International Marketing Conference and 56th Annual Membership Meeting, taking place this week in Florida. “We have set an ambitious goal of building demand in the years ahead, and …
Georgia Cotton Producer Urges Others to Vote
Georgia cotton producers have until March 8th to vote on renewing the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. Wayne County Georgia cotton farmer, Steven Meeks, encourages other producers to get their ballots returned and vote affirmative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …