Peanut and Cotton Harvest in Full Swing

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

According to the latest numbers, peanut and cotton harvest is in full swing across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. The Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion, available nationwide for farmers of select crops starting next spring, allows eligible producers who have been …

New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Peanuts, Soybeans, Vegetables

In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or quality, better availability or increased demand, Bayer Crop Science opens the application process today for its new Produce Innovation Awards program. Read on to learn more about the award worth …

Promoting Peanuts as Harvest Continues

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

As peanut harvest continues, Tyron Spearman updates a few of the numbers, along with providing information about a new scholarship and how peanuts were promoted at last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 17, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from this year’s Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, provide information about 45 state cattlemen’s associations sending a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with looking at how it’s a good year for pumpkins and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …

Peanut Harvest Update

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

Tyron Spearman has an update on how the peanut harvest is progressing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

Helping to Manage Herbicide Resistant Weeds

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

USDA and others are backing diversification in how farmers battle the growing problem of herbicide resistant weeds. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

Revised Peanut Production Numbers

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

With peanut harvest at the half-way point, Tyron Spearman has a look at the revised production figures for this year’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …

Planters Nutmobile at Sunbelt Expo

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Today is the final day of the 37th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, and as Tyron Spearman reports, those attending are encouraged to stop by the Georgia Peanut Commission building to see the Planters Nutmobile. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

USDA Deputy Secretary Visits Sunbelt Expo

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

One of the visitors to the 37th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo has been USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden who enjoyed attending this event to talk with farmers first hand. She says many of her conservations were about some of the new farm bill programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …