Disease Management Essential for Peanut Producers Following Debby

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team remind producers about the importance of fungicide applications on the heels of Hurricane Debby this week. The rain-heavy storm impacted Southeast Georgia significantly with flooding. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist, highlighted disease management a few days after Debby made landfall on Monday and moved …

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Anticipating Monday’s USDA Crop Report

The USDA Crop Report should keep grain and livestock futures in a narrow range. Mark Oppoold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Washed Out: Southeast Georgia Cotton Fields Under Water Following Hurricane Debby

By Clint Thompson Counties located on the east side of I-75 in Georgia are in a much dire situation with their cotton fields compared to those on the west side, following Hurricane Debby and its excessive rainfall this week. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, highlighted the situation facing cotton growers in the southeast part of the …

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Amadas Expands Peanut Equipment Manufacturing in Southeast

Amadas is expanding their manufacturing of peanut equipment in the southeast. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

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USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby

(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and …

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Peanut Crop Pegging Above Average

The latest news on this years peanut crop: it’s pegging above average. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

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Big Crops Get Bigger

More private crop estimates are being released ahead of next Monday’s USDA report. There’s an old trade axium “Big Crops Get Bigger” which is certainly evident this year. Mark Oppold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

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Looking at the GA and FL Peanut Crops

Making way through the growing season, an update on the Georgia and Florida peanut crops was provides at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Insect Infestation: Georgia Cotton Growers Should Be Wary of Stinkbugs

By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton producers should be on high alert for stinkbug pressure. Infestations could wreak havoc on the state’s crop. Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension cotton entomologist, cautioned growers at the recent Georgia Cotton Commission meeting about the insect’s lingering presence in cotton fields. “As we enter bloom, stinkbugs and other boll-feeding bugs become a primary …

High Input Costs and New Peanut Varieties are Marks of this Year

Two marks of this growing season are high input costs and new peanut varieties. Tyron Spearman has the details on these topics discussed at Southern Peanut Growers Conference. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …