From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has …
Tuesday is PB&J Day in Georgia
This coming Tuesday, March 3rd, is PB&J Day in Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports is will be a big day for the peanut industry at the state capitol in Atlanta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Deadline to Update Yield History or Reallocate Base Acres
Here’s a reminder that today, February 27, is the deadline to update yield history or reallocate base acres, while March 31 is the deadline to make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Bayer CropScience Receives Approval for New Cotton and Peanut Insecticide
Bayer CropScience is excited to announce the registration and introduction of Velum® Total insecticide/nematicide, which delivers wide spectrum, long-lasting control of nematodes and early season insects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Farmers Reminded of Upcoming Deadlines
Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder for row crop farmers about a deadline coming up tomorrow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Rolling Out New Peanut Products
A major company known for many tasty peanut products will be rolling out a wide variety of new products. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Working on a Fix for a Problem Affecting Cotton Growers
Ronnie Lee, a Bronwood, Georgia cotton producer presented testimony this week during the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee’s hearing to review implementation of The Agricultural Act of 2014. He also was testifying on behalf of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation. As part of his testimony, Lee stressed that one of the most challenging implementation issues has been Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Georgia PB&J Day set for Tuesday at State Capitol
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2015) March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2015 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. The event kicks off Tuesday morning Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Crop Insurance Closing Date Is February 28
USDA is reminding farmers that the closing date for crop insurance for most crops is coming up February 28. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Acreage Cutbacks Very Possible This Spring
There are still decisions that need to be made in some cases of what all will be planted this spring. But as Gary Crawford reports, cutbacks in plantings may not be enough to stave off further price declines for major crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …