Farm Bill Discussions Continue & Comparing Net Price of Peanuts

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

More work is underway concerning the writing of a new farm bill, as Tyron Spearman has an update on where things stand with it, along with information for growers looking to plant peanuts and how the net price of those compare to other crops. Farm Bill: Download Audio Net prices: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

FL Ag Commissioner Pleased with Legislative Session So Far

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says the passage and signing of the state standards for Numeric Nutrient Criteria is just one of the many successes the 2012 Legislature has accomplished so far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCC Intentions Survey Factors in Higher than Average Abandonment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

According to the National Cotton Council farmers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring but Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the Council, points out that with recent weather woes across the cotton belt, the actual harvested acres could be a lot smaller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

EPA Gives Final Nod for E15

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the go-ahead for the sales of a mixture of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag’s Role in BMPs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about efforts by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help agricultural producers implement best management practices (BMPs) to use less water and fertilizer, store more water on their land, and reduce farm runoff into the state’s water resources. Download Audio More information about BMPs is available online at the FDACS Office of …

Ag in Review for the Week of February 13, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Growers Urged to Plant Earlier

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

At a recent meeting, an update on peanut cultivars was given and Tyron Spearman reports that it was also suggested that peanut growers get their crops planted a bit earlier this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024