Soybean and cotton growers looking for new tools to manage weeds will have a new, first-of-its-kind option in 2016 with Warrant Ultra Herbicide, a premix of acetochlor and fomesafen approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Monsanto’s selective chemistry marketing manager, Austin Horn, says it provides excellent post-emergence control of problematic weeds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
USDA Announces Restart of Biomass Crop Assistance Program for Renewable Energy
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, June 1, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. BCAP provides …
New Peanut Stocks and Processing Numbers
The latest peanut stocks and processing report has some good news for farmers as Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. 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 …
Today is the Conservation Filing Deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers today, June 1, is the deadline to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (form AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center. You can do so by either by stopping by your local USDA Service Center or postmarking it today. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
U.S. Ag Export Forecast Shows Strong Demand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its third quarter Outlook for U.S. agricultural trade. 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 16, 2026
New USDA Tool to Do Business with NRCS Online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture now has a new online tool producers can use to do business with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRCS Chief Jason Weller says through “Conservation Client Gateway,” producers have their conservation information at their fingertips. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Promoting Georgia Agriculture
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Once again on October 8th-18th 2015, in Perry, GA., the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter and Georgia Department of Agriculture are partnering to promote Georgia agriculture during the 26th annual Georgia National Fair. This is an effort to educate the public about products available from our state. In 2014, the gross sales generated for …
Too Much Focus on RFS to Boost Biofuels
The long awaited and debated Renewable Fuels Standard proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency were released Friday. But Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there’s too much focus on the Renewable Fuels Standard as a way to boost the biofuels industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned with WOTUS Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers released its finalized “Waters of the U.S.” proposal last week, a rule that concerns many in agriculture, including Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. 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 …
Florida House and Senate to Start Special Session
The Special Session for the Florida Legislature officially starts today. 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 16, 2026