Senator Debbie Stabenow recently introduced legislation to help protect the food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain on farmers, workers, food banks and families. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the Food Supply Protection Act will support food banks and non-profits to help increase their capacity and address growing demand. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Peanut Planting Nearing Completion
United States Department of Agriculture USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says peanut planting is almost complete nationwide. 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
Thinking About Crop Insurance
When it comes to crop insurance, states have many different planting deadlines. But with those deadlines nearing, Tyron Spearman reports some farmers are thinking more about this due to delays in planting this year. 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 …
Peanut Growers Warned about Gypsum Shortage
Peanut growers are being warned they could face a shortage of gypsum this year, which is of course critical for pod development. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there are options and alternatives. 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 …
Peanut Crop Update, Part 2
Tyron Spearman discussed on Tuesday how peanut planting is progressing in Georgia and what some of the possible issues with the crop are. Today, he looks at the progress in both Alabama and Florida and what the concerns may be for the crop in those two states. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut planting continues across the southeast, but as Tyron Spearman reports, there are concerns about the crop in some areas. 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, …
Cotton, Peanut Planting Update
According to the latest numbers from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton and peanut planting continues to progress. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey first says cotton planting progress is approaching the two-thirds mark. But Rippey says peanut planting is nearing completion. In Alabama, 92% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 91% last year. The 5-year …
More Peanut Stocks and Processing Report Details
Tyron Spearman has more details from USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. 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
Peanut Utilization Still on the Rise
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, for the month of April, shows shelled edible grade utilization is up 4% from last year. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. 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 …
Planting Deadline Dates Nearing
While weather conditions have hampered planting plans for some growers here in the Southeast, Tyron Spearman has a reminder that crop insurance planting date deadlines are nearing. 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 …