From the Georgia Cotton Commission: Cotton producers from California and Arizona had a statewide tour of Georgia agriculture August 2-7 as part of the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) program. Now in its 27th year, the P.I.E. program is sponsored by Bayer CropScience through a grant to The Cotton Foundation. The program is designed to give cotton …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 14, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the issues the House and Senate will need to deal with when they return in September, what scientific breakthrough could mean for peanuts being consumed by those who were once allergic, and about AgNet Media’s big event, Citrus Expo, which is coming up in …
The Cotton Board Recommends $76 Million Cotton Incorporated Budget to Secretary of Agriculture
From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida The Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2016 budget of $76 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. This is a $4 million decrease from the 2015 budget. Based on projected collections, The Cotton Board will draw approximately $8 million from reserves to …
Lots of Peanuts Still in the Loan
According to the latest numbers, there are still a lot of peanuts in the loan program. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio 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 …
Congress Has Much to Do When They Return
When the House and Senate return in September, there will be a number of orders of business they will need to focus on. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, shares what the Council anticipates when Congress returns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Peanut Allergy Research
Cathy Isom tells us about the scientific breakthrough on peanuts and why it could mean the popular snack could be consumed by even those who were once allergic. Download Audio 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 …
Peanut Harvest Underway in Some Areas
In this week’s peanut crop report, Tyron Spearman notes the peanut harvest is already underway in some areas. Download Audio 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 …
USDA Crop Production Forecasts versus Industry Estimates
USDA’s August crop production reports notes some surprises compared to what the industry had forecasted. Rod Bain has the details. Download Audio 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 …
Georgia Peanut Tour Early Bird Registration Ends Friday
The deadline for early bird registration to attend the annual Georgia Peanut Tour is this Friday, August 14. So the Georgia Peanut Commission is urging those interested in attending to register today. Download Audio 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 …
Georgia Grown Pavilion Signup Deadline Nearing
The Georgia National Fair is coming up next month, but folks are being reminded that vendor applications for the Georgia Grown Pavilion are due by this Friday, August 14. Download Audio 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 …