By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team are providing guidance for Georgia cotton producers ahead of a potential major storm. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, provided growers management tips in preparation for what could be a hurricane later this week. “We don’t know exactly what’s coming for us. There’s …
Crop Maturity Key This Year for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut crop was on display during last week’s Georgia Peanut Tour, hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission. The two-day field tour also allowed Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, an opportunity to discuss the current state of this year’s crop as harvests have started across the region. “The crop that was planted in April …
Still Thinking about Interest Rate Cut
Some on Wall Street are still thinking about the Fed’s interest rate cut last week. But as Mark Oppold reports, other industries are reporting lots of movement from that action. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Updates to USDA’s Estimated Peanut Yields
USDA has released updates to its estimated peanut yields. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026
Cotton Crop Progress Details
This year’s cotton crop nationally report progress above the five-year average in development and harvest categories, per USDA’s September 15th report. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Southeastern Farmers Visit D.C. for Farm Bill
A group of farmers from the southeast recently visited D.C. to weigh in on the importance of the Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cotton Crop above 5-Year Averages
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly crop progress report, the cotton crop is above the five-year average in both development and harvest categories. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest numbers. The report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday: In Alabama, cotton bolls opening is 62 percent, …
Net Farm Income Down
Net farm income is down across the nation, especially for row crop farmers. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Increased Rainfall Concerning for Georgia Cotton
By Clint Thompson Increased rainfall over the last two weeks helped alleviate dry conditions in South Georgia. But it was also unfortunate timing for a cotton crop in the final stages of its production season. “This is not what we want to see in September. I’d just be honest with you, I’d rather it be dry and this crop be …
U.S. Ag Groups Urge Congress for New Farm Bill
Many U.S. agricultural groups have joined together in urging Congressional leadership for a new Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …









