Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 3, 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Soybeans

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we looked at the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the latest USDA forecast for food prices, and a story concerning the issue with labeling GMO crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Peanut Price Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has an update on where peanut prices and contracts stand this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Do Not Set Numbers in Prospective Plantings Report in Stone

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

According to the numbers in USDA’s Prospective Plantings report that came out this week, cotton acreage will be down, peanuts up, corn acreage down, while soybeans will be up. But Gary Crawford reports that one USDA official says those numbers could end up being quite a bit different from what farmers actually plant. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Today is National PB&J Day

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, as it is observed on April 2nd. Tyron Spearman has information about an event that will be taking place to highlight this annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Crop Report Shows Some Notable Acreage Shifts

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

The Prospective Plantings report shows some notable shifts among crops. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Alabama Farmers to Plant Less Cotton, More Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

From the Alabama Farmers Federation: MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 31— Alabama farmers expect to plant fewer acres of cotton and corn and devote more land to peanuts, according to the Prospective Plantings Report released today by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report predicts Alabama’s total cotton acreage will drop 14 percent this year, to 300,000 acres, and corn …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Planting Intentions; FSA Deadlines Extended

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Planting Intentions Report and information concerning an extension to some important deadlines. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

USDA Planting Intentions Report Has Peanut Acres Higher in 2015

Dan Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The USDA Planting Intentions Report was released today. Tyron Spearman gives all the information for peanuts and other crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Farmers’ Deadlines Moved Back One Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Farmers are being reminded the deadline to update their yield history or reallocate base acres is now Tuesday, April 7. That is also the same day farmers need to have their choice made between the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini explains the difference between the two. Download Audio For more …

National Peanut Board Holding Quarterly Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board is holding a quarterly board meeting today as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …