North Florida Corn Impacted by Hurricane Debby

Clint Thompson Corn, Florida

By Clint Thompson Hurricane Debby’s impact in North Florida is not isolated to one single crop, though it has left multiple growers in Hamilton County concerned about their corn. Keith Wynn, a crop consultant, relayed information he’s received from producers who had varying reports of impact from the storm this week. “It is hit and miss. You can go to …

Disease Management Essential for Peanut Producers Following Debby

Clint Thompson Peanuts

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team remind producers about the importance of fungicide applications on the heels of Hurricane Debby this week. The rain-heavy storm impacted Southeast Georgia significantly with flooding. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist, highlighted disease management a few days after Debby made landfall on Monday and moved …

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Anticipating Monday’s USDA Crop Report

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans

The USDA Crop Report should keep grain and livestock futures in a narrow range. Mark Oppoold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Washed Out: Southeast Georgia Cotton Fields Under Water Following Hurricane Debby

Clint Thompson Cotton, Georgia

By Clint Thompson Counties located on the east side of I-75 in Georgia are in a much dire situation with their cotton fields compared to those on the west side, following Hurricane Debby and its excessive rainfall this week. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, highlighted the situation facing cotton growers in the southeast part of the …

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Amadas Expands Peanut Equipment Manufacturing in Southeast

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Amadas is expanding their manufacturing of peanut equipment in the southeast. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

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USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby

Dan Agri-Business, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Insurance, Dairy, Economy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Funding, Georgia, Hemp, Herbs, Livestock, Peanuts, Pecans, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA, USDA-FSA, Vegetables, Wheat

(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and …

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Peanut Crop Pegging Above Average

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest news on this years peanut crop: it’s pegging above average. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

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Big Crops Get Bigger

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

More private crop estimates are being released ahead of next Monday’s USDA report. There’s an old trade axium “Big Crops Get Bigger” which is certainly evident this year. Mark Oppold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

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Looking at the GA and FL Peanut Crops

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Making way through the growing season, an update on the Georgia and Florida peanut crops was provides at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Insect Infestation: Georgia Cotton Growers Should Be Wary of Stinkbugs

Clint Thompson Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton producers should be on high alert for stinkbug pressure. Infestations could wreak havoc on the state’s crop. Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension cotton entomologist, cautioned growers at the recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting about the insect’s lingering presence in cotton fields. “As we enter bloom, stinkbugs and other boll-feeding bugs become a primary …