The 2019 loan rates for peanuts have been announced. Tyron Spearman had the details. 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 Shellers and Buying Points Meeting
The 2019 Pre-Harvest Meeting hosted by the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association is taking place this week in Albany, GA. Tyron Spearman says speakers for the meeting are scheduled at start at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7th. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Cotton Condition Ratings Declining
The nation’s cotton crop saw a decline in condition ratings this past week. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey, the main area of concern with cotton development and crop condition is in the Southern High Plains region. Rippey says there is not much change in the overall condition of the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 95 percent …
Soil Moisture Monitoring Discussed at Sunbelt Field Day
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day in Moultrie, Georgia, one of the tram stops gave attendees updated information concerning monitoring of soil moisture in fields. Tyron Spearman did an interview which explains how sensors are helping producers with their irrigation needs. 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day – Casey Cox Video by: Georgia Peanut Commission Casey Cox, Mitchell …
Alabama Looking for Temporary Help during Peanut Harvest
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will be accepting applications and conducting interviews for temporary employment for the 2019 peanut harvest at various locations in the state during August. Tyron Spearman has more details. For more information concerning positions available, starting salaries along with dates and locations where applications will be accepted and interviews conducted, please visit: http://www.alabamafsis.com. Sponsored …
Looking at Sunbelt Expo Peanut Field Trials
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day in Moultrie, Georgia, Tyron Spearman stopped by one of the peanut field exhibits to learn about seeding rates, disease issues and more. 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 …
Cotton and Peanut Crop Update
The condition ratings for the nation’s cotton crop held basically steady this past week. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest numbers. 45% of the nation’s cotton crop was setting bolls as of this past Sunday. And Rippey notes the nation’s peanut crop saw just a slight drop this past week. In Alabama, 92 percent of the cotton is squaring, …
Crops Covered Under Market Facilitation Program
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced further details of the $16 billion package to help American ag producers affected by trade tariffs. This includes direct payments to farmers through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson looks at what is covered under MFP. MFP signup starts Monday at local Farm Service Agency offices. For …
This Week’s Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. 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
Looking at the Cotton and Peanut Crop
While a rare July cold front worked its way across the region this week, we’ve been experiencing some hot summer temperatures. And according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the nation’s cotton crop seems to be flourishing from the heat. And Rippey notes improvement in the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 88 percent of the cotton is squaring, that compares to …