U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II hosted a press conference today from Florida’s Capitol in Tallahassee to highlight his Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078). Southerland was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and other Florida stakeholders to highlight bipartisan efforts to stop the EPA and Army Corps from expanding its regulatory authority to almost any body of water in America. …
Farmers Have a Chance to Direct $3.3 Million to Nonprofits
Farmers across the Southeast are being asked to take part in America’s Farmers Grow Communities. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is partnering with farmers to direct $2,500 donations to individual nonprofit organizations. 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 …
Early-Bird Registration for Georgia Peanut Tour ends today!
The 2014 Georgia Peanut Tour will be held September 16-18, 2014 with the Hot Topics Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 16th and then the tour itself taking place Wednesday, Sept. 17th and Thursday, Sept. 18th. But the Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers that participants must register by today to be guaranteed their Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at a few events coming up this week that may be of interest to row crop farmers in the Southeast. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 15, 2014
This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring crop report information from the August releases which came out this week from USDA. We also have a look at the SNAP program and how it’s being used in rural areas, and hoping to see more textile business coming back. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …
Plenty of Cotton
There is a lot of cotton right now in the world market and of course more will be coming this fall. Tyron Spearman reports that is having an affect on prices. 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 …
Proposed Rules for Drones to Come
Commercial use of drones, including in agriculture, may still be a ways off, as the FAA is well behind schedule in drawing up rules for the remote-controlled aircraft. 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 …
Florida NRCS Encourages Producers to Learn about CSP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida encourages producers to learn more about the Conservation Stewardship Program. Participants in the program take additional steps to improve resource conditions including soil quality, water quality, water quantity, air quality, and habitat quality, and even energy. One Florida farmer is pleased that he signed up for CSP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on how the peanut crop is faring across the Southeast. 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 Funded …
UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day in September
Chris Chammoun with the Georgia Cotton Commission says both cotton and peanut farmers are invited to attend the upcoming 2014 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th in Tifton. 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, …