From the Alabama Farmers Federation: A Marshall County grain, soybean and beef cattle business was named Alabama’s 2015 Farm of Distinction at the Alabama Farm-City Awards April 2 in Birmingham. Rickey Cornutt of Cornutt Farms near Boaz has been farming most of his life, but he said he’s never enjoyed it more than the last few years. “I’ve always wanted …
Do Not Set Numbers in Prospective Plantings Report in Stone
According to the numbers in USDA’s Prospective Plantings report that came out this week, cotton acreage will be down, peanuts up, corn acreage down, while soybeans will be up. But Gary Crawford reports that one USDA official says those numbers could end up being quite a bit different from what farmers actually plant. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
GMO Bill in US House Supported by American Seed Trade Association
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that covers nation-wide regulations of GMO food products. Find out about the seed industry’s support of this bill. Josh McGill has more. 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 …
Today is National PB&J Day
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, as it is observed on April 2nd. Tyron Spearman has information about an event that will be taking place to highlight this annual 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 …
Florida Lawmakers Working on State Lands Bill
As the Florida Legislative Session continues Representative Matt Caldwell, who represents District 79 in the Florida House, says one issue they’ve been working with is the proposed state lands bill. 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 …
Crop Report Shows Some Notable Acreage Shifts
The Prospective Plantings report shows some notable shifts among crops. Gary Crawford 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Alabama Farmers to Plant Less Cotton, More Peanuts
From the Alabama Farmers Federation: MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 31— Alabama farmers expect to plant fewer acres of cotton and corn and devote more land to peanuts, according to the Prospective Plantings Report released today by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report predicts Alabama’s total cotton acreage will drop 14 percent this year, to 300,000 acres, and corn …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Planting Intentions; FSA Deadlines Extended
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Planting Intentions Report and information concerning an extension to some important deadlines. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Planting Intentions Report Has Peanut Acres Higher in 2015
The USDA Planting Intentions Report was released today. Tyron Spearman gives all the information for peanuts and other crops. 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 …
Planting Intentions Report Has Cotton Acres Lower in 2015
The 2015 USDA Planting Intentions Report was released today. In Georgia, acreage is expected to total 1.10 million acres, down from 1.38 million acres last year. In Alabama, growers intend to plant 300,000 acres, down 50,000 acres from last year. Florida growers expect to plant 90,000 acres, down 17,000 acres from 2014. Angie Considine with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics …