Cotton Growers Need to be on Lookout for Target Spot

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Sandy Newell tech rep for BASF says the conditions are favorable for target spot in cotton. 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 …

Peanut Leaders Pleased with House Version of Farm Bill

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

A group was in our nation’s capital last week to discuss how peanuts would fare in the new farm bill and Tyron Spearman reports they were pleased with the version released by the House Agriculture Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Vilsack Announces New Funding for Restoring Everglades

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was in Kissimmee, Florida this morning, along with other senior Obama Administration officials, to announce additional investments in the Everglades restoration. 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 …

Comparing Versions of the Farm Bill

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

Deciding where the budget cuts need to come from has been part of the discussions with work on a new farm bill as today we compare what both the House and Senate have put out to see where they differ. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

New Ways of Getting Calcium on Peanuts

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

Research efforts have been underway the past couple of years in getting calcium to peanuts, as University of Georgia Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris said he’s pleased with what he has seen thus far. 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, …

Sunbelt Staff Pleased with Crop Progress

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Sunbelt Ag Expo held their annual Field Day yesterday in Moultrie, Georgia where those in attendance were able to see how the crops there are progressing. And according to both Executive Director Chip Blalock and Farm Manager Michael Chafin, the rains this year have been a big help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

CCD Hangs On

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us that research is still ongoing for this problem. 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 by the Florida …

USDA Designates 13 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 13 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas in two separate designations due to frost, freeze, hail and high winds that occurred in April and May 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

NCC Commends House Ag Committee Action

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

Here is a release from the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) congratulated House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) for their success in moving new farm legislation through the Committee with no significant changes and with a strong bipartisan vote (35-11) to recommend the legislation to the full House. …

UF Researchers Encouraging SF Veggie Growers

Dan Field Crops, Florida, Vegetables

University of Florida researchers, through their research of the invasive tomato thrips, also known as common blossom thrips, are encouraging South Florida vegetable growers worried about make certain they’re looking for the pest in the right places. The species native to South America attacks a variety of crops and is a major pest of tomatoes and cucumbers. Download Audio Sponsored …