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Weekly Cotton and Peanut Harvest Update

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly crop report shows harvest continues to move along. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has a cotton harvest update. And Rippey also has the latest on the peanut crop. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut harvests were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday: In Alabama, cotton bolls opening is 97 percent, …

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Promoting Peanuts in the Southeast

There have been and continue to be various promotions for peanuts and peanut butter across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

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Peanut Crop Estimate Lowered

The U. S. Department of Agriculture has lowered their earlier estimates of the 2024 peanut crop. Tyron Spearman has a story explaining why and what the new numbers are.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

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Peanut Harvest Could Use Some Moisture

The latest numbers from USDA show 44% of the U.S. peanut crop had been harvested as of this past Sunday. But as Tyron Spearman reports, the dry conditions are starting to hamper some of those efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …

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Cotton and Peanut Harvest Progress

According to the weekly crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), real harvest progress is being noted, helped by the good weather conditions.  USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey reports this week the condition of the cotton crop has improved. And that includes the Georgia crop, which of course took a major hit from Hurricane Helene.  And Rippey also has the latest on …

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Peanuts are Still Coming In

Peanut deliveries to buying points across the Southeast continue. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the latest numbers, along with a reminder about some upcoming dates to be aware of. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

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Looking at 2024 Crop Estimates

Tyron Spearman takes time today to look back at some of the numbers from the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop estimates for this year’s crops. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, here are some of the key findings from the October Crop Production report for the Southeast: Alabama: Corn for grain production is forecast at 27.0 million bushels …

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Jimmy Carter’s Roots in the Peanut Industry

The Plains Peanut Festival was held September 28th, and it was once again an opportunity to hi-light former President Jimmy Carter’s roots in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

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Peanut Crop Estimate Still Up from Last Year

The latest estimate for the 2024 peanut crop, while slipping some, is still up from last year’s crop. Tyron Spearman has the updated numbers.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

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Many Questions about Crops Affected by Weather

Whether it was Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, or the hot dry weather being found in other parts of the country, there are many questions right now about many crops across our nation. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …