As Helene continues to build and churn towards the Florida coast, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what might be potential implications to agriculture from the storm. 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 …
Cotton Crop Condition Drops, Peanut Harvest Slowly Moving
With storm activity moving in this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes the cotton crop condition is dropping, while the peanut harvest is moving slowly. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the cotton condition ratings in this week’s crop progress report. And Rippey has a look at the peanut harvest. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the …
Some Corn Yields Are Lower Than Expected
New harvest reports are showing some corn yields are coming in a bit lower than first expected. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 …
Management Tips for Georgia Cotton Growers Ahead of Potential Storm
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team are providing guidance for Georgia cotton producers ahead of a potential major storm. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, provided growers management tips in preparation for what could be a hurricane later this week. “We don’t know exactly what’s coming for us. There’s …
Crop Maturity Key This Year for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut crop was on display during last week’s Georgia Peanut Tour, hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission. The two-day field tour also allowed Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, an opportunity to discuss the current state of this year’s crop as harvests have started across the region. “The crop that was planted in April …
Still Thinking about Interest Rate Cut
Some on Wall Street are still thinking about the Fed’s interest rate cut last week. But as Mark Oppold reports, other industries are reporting lots of movement from that action. 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 …
Updates to USDA’s Estimated Peanut Yields
USDA has released updates to its estimated peanut yields. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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
Cotton Crop Progress Details
This year’s cotton crop nationally report progress above the five-year average in development and harvest categories, per USDA’s September 15th report. Rod Bain has more. 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 …
Southeastern Farmers Visit D.C. for Farm Bill
A group of farmers from the southeast recently visited D.C. to weigh in on the importance of the Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
Cotton Crop above 5-Year Averages
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly crop progress report, the cotton crop is above the five-year average in both development and harvest categories. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest numbers. The report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday: In Alabama, cotton bolls opening is 62 percent, …










