Georgia Lawmakers Discuss Debit Cards and Wild Hogs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

As we’ve passed the halfway point of the 2015 Georgia Legislative Session, Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agribusiness Council says a couple of topics discussed this past week were debit cards and feral hogs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Tuesday is PB&J Day in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

This coming Tuesday, March 3rd, is PB&J Day in Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports is will be a big day for the peanut industry at the state capitol in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Deadline to Update Yield History or Reallocate Base Acres

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Here’s a reminder that today, February 27, is the deadline to update yield history or reallocate base acres, while March 31 is the deadline to make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Bayer CropScience Receives Approval for New Cotton and Peanut Insecticide

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Bayer CropScience is excited to announce the registration and introduction of Velum® Total insecticide/nematicide, which delivers wide spectrum, long-lasting control of nematodes and early season insects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Farmers Reminded of Upcoming Deadlines

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder for row crop farmers about a deadline coming up tomorrow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Pleased with New University of Florida/IFAS Hire

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The University of Florida/IFAS has a new associate dean and state program leader for 4-H Youth Development, a key position for preparing our future agricultural leaders. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF, says they are very excited about this new hire. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Rolling Out New Peanut Products

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

A major company known for many tasty peanut products will be rolling out a wide variety of new products. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic General Session

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Industry News Release, Soybeans

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will make his sixth visit to Commodity Classic, the annual convention and trade show for corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. The secretary will deliver a keynote address to several thousand farmers and ag allies during the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NACD Outlines Appropriations Priorities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.– February 25, 2015–In letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Lee McDaniel outlined NACD’s appropriations priorities for critical conservation programs, including Conservation Technical Assistance, Farm Bill Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

USDA Working on a Fix for a Problem Affecting Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Ronnie Lee, a Bronwood, Georgia cotton producer presented testimony this week during the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee’s hearing to review implementation of The Agricultural Act of 2014. He also was testifying on behalf of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation. As part of his testimony, Lee stressed that one of the most challenging implementation issues has been Sponsored ContentFlorida …