Enroll Now for ALC-PLC

Producers are being reminded to enroll in either the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for the 2020 crop year. As Tyron Spearman reports, the deadline to do so is March 15. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Paraquat Training Required for Applicators

By Clint Thompson Farmers interested in using the herbicide Paraquat this year will have to abide by new regulations mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko said the new rules include a training that are all applicators must participate in. “There’s 3 things growers need to be aware of. No. 1, there’s …

CRP Sign Up Ends Friday

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup, that they must make an offer of acres or schedule an appointment to do so with their local USDA service center by Friday, February 28. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

Know Peanut Seed Quality Prior to Planting

By Clint Thompson Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist, cautions growers to ask questions and know all the information about their seed before purchasing this spring.  With planting season less than two months away for some farmers, low-quality seed can lead to reduced plant stands and diminished yields. Monfort emphasizes the importance of knowing what the germ …

USDA Gets a New Look with FPAC

Chief of Staff for USDA’s Farm Service Agency recently gave an update on FPAC, Farm Production and Conservation, which started in 2017.  As Tyron Spearman reports, the department was designed to help administer funds. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Peanut Seed Update

During the recent National Peanut Buying Points Association Annual Meeting, Billy Skaggs with the Georgia Crop Improvement Association reported that certified peanut seed acreage declined this past year from 121,082 acres to 112,178 acres. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …

Alabama Peanut Referendum Vote is April 9

(APPA) — The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) has been certified by the Alabama Board of Agriculture and Industries as the authorized association to conduct a referendum among the peanut producers in the State of Alabama to determine whether or not an assessment shall be collected on all peanuts marketed in Alabama. Notice is hereby given that the referendum will …

Spreading the Word About the Benefits of Peanuts

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission is using National Peanut Month to promote one of Georgia’s top agricultural commodities and its many health benefits. According to Joy Crosby, director of communications, the commission will be present at various events throughout March to educate Georgia residents and tourists about peanuts. “With March being National Peanut Month, it’s just the perfect …

Georgia Peanut Seed Short Course is Wednesday

The 2020 Peanut Seed Short Course will be held this Wednesday, February 26th at a new location this year, the Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton, GA. Tyron Spearman runs through the schedule of speakers. Please confirm your registration by email (becki.hicks@georgiacrop.com) or phone 706-542-2351. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

New National Peanut Board Campaign

During a recent event, a representative from the National Peanut Board (NPB) talked about a new campaign they’ve started called, “Spreading Good”. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …