Widespread drought continues in Alabama, as nearly 84 percent of the state is in severe drought. In fact, 55 percent of the state’s soil and subsoil moisture is reported to be “very short.” Even with these conditions, producers are still hard at work bringing in this year’s crop. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), 96 percent of the …
Peanut Production Forecast Drops Three Percent
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released their October crop reports, and the new peanut report shows that U.S. production will be down three percent from what was forecast back in September. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Georgia Peanut Commission to Promote Peanuts with Annual Event Oct. 14-18
TIFTON, GA (GPC-Oct. 8, 2019) — The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 14-18, 2019 to promote the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. The 2019 …
Peanut Harvest and Cotton Bolls Opening Ahead of Schedule
Dry conditions across the Southeast continue to allow the peanut and cotton harvest to roll along. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the nation’s peanut harvest is ahead of schedule. Rippey says cotton bolls are opening ahead of schedule as well. In Alabama, 92 percent of the cotton bolls were open, which compares to 87 percent last …
Producers Invited to Attend Education Meetings
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agricultural economists and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will jointly hold producer meetings throughout Georgia October 8-11. The meetings will address three major government support programs including disaster assistance, trade assistance and farm safety-net programs. Tyron Spearman has more details. Below are the meeting dates, times and locations: Oct. …
Preparing to Promote U.S. Peanuts in Japan
Efforts are underway to start promoting U.S. peanuts in Japan. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …
Agriculture Calendar
In this week’s agriculture calendar, Tyron Spearman provides information about one event that is already underway, and another one coming up this weekend. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
More Peanuts to Sell
USDA has announced some forfeited peanuts from Peanut Invitation No. 9 were sold. But according to Tyron Spearman, the remaining tonnage will be offered again in the No. 10 peanut sale. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Peanut Crop Update
The peanut harvest has stopped in some areas due to dry conditions. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …
Southeast Cotton and Peanut Harvest Ahead of Normal
The lack of rain across the Southeast continues to affect both the cotton and peanut harvest in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. In this week’s crop conditions report, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest major indicators for cotton crop progress. Rippey says the nation’s peanut harvest is well ahead of the average. In Alabama, 88 percent …