New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk

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

USDA has announced new programs designed to help farmers better manage risk. And according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, farmers will have several important decisions to make over the next few months with the opportunity to make the first of those this coming Monday. Download Audio USDA helped create online tools that allow farmers to enter information about their operation …

Plains Peanut Festival

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a reminder that the Plains Peanut Festival will take place this weekend. 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 …

Weather Conditions Slowing Peanut Harvest

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Weather conditions over the past week have hampered peanut harvest, as Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Change to Peanut Posted Price

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There was a change this week in the peanut posted price for one variety, but it does not affect growers here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman explains what was changed and why. 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 …

Peanut Harvest and Export Update

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

Peanut harvest is getting started in many areas as Tyron Spearman has an update on how it’s running thus far, along with a deeper look at how peanut exports are doing with the new crop starting to come in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

USDA Appoints New Members and Alternates to National Peanut Board

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

Board member and alternate board member appointments for the National Peanut Board were announced recently, and 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, …

Former Peanut Processor Convicted

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

It’s been more than five years since many folks became sick after eating salmonella-tainted peanut butter. But as Tyron Spearman reports, those involved with the Georgia plant where it was made has been convicted. 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 19, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA awarding $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants, USDA making new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers, a reminder to cattle producers that they can now get BQA certified for free right now and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …

Peanut Price and Harvest Update and Learning about Peanut Sampling

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has an update on this week’s peanut price and how harvest is progressing, along with a story about how a few tour participants learned about new methods of peanut sampling this week. Update: Download Audio Sampling: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

China Peanut Production is Down

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

According to reports, peanut production is China is down as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download 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 …