In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the Waters of the U.S rule, talk about a vegetable seed company and their research facilities in southern France, have the new peanut acreage numbers which are up again, pass along information about a new cotton website and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our …
Peanut Acreage Numbers Increase Again
The latest figures from USDA’s Farm Service Agency show another increase in the number of peanut acres this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting Moves out of Senate Ag Committee
Reauthorization of Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting and Grain Inspection Standards won swift approval from the Senate Agriculture Committee Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
2014 Organic Sales Top $5 Billion
The 2014 Organic Survey results released Thursday show organic farmers produced and sold $5.5 billion in organic products last year. That figure is 72 percent higher than sales reported back in 2008. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Deadline Nearing to Enroll for Safety-Net Programs
Producers are being reminded you have until September 30 to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Wheat Growers Pleased by Senate Ag Committee Action on Grain Standards Act
From the National Association of Wheat Growers: WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 17, 2015 – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is pleased by the Senate Agriculture Committee action this morning on the Grain Standards Act that sets the framework for the functioning of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Federal Grain Inspection Service. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Rotating Peanuts, Cotton and Bahia Grass
At various field days over the past few weeks, we’ve heard over and over again how important it is to rotate crops. And that is something Dr. David Wright, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agronomist out of Quincy, has been working with for quite a few years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Cotton Growers Invited to Try New Website
Cotton Cultivated, a new website for growers and others in the industry, provides quick and easy access to a variety of information. And Ryan Kurtz, director of agricultural research for Cotton Incorporated, explains where it all comes from. Dowload Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Preparing for Annual Plains Peanut Festival
The 19th Annual Plains Peanut Festival is coming up Saturday, September 26th, as preparations are well underway. Tyron Spearman says folks are being urged to take part in this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
First National Goal to Reduce Food Waste
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2015 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the United States’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the …