The Bush administration is urging Congress to ratify the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that was negotiated in 2006. USDA officials say it would be good for agriculture – including grains, meat, cotton, peanuts and specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
Peanut Inspection Adjustments & AL Seeking NPB Nominees
In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them on the National Peanut Board.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
Farm Bill Update with Rep Jim Marshall
Tyron Spearman is in Washington D.C. and had a chance this morning to catch up with Representative Jim Marshall, who represents Georgia’s Eighth District in the U.S. Congress. They discussed where things currently stand with the new farm bill.  Report (3:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility
With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Exports Booming & APC to Hold Meeting
According to the latest report peanut exports are doing very well, as Tyron Spearman has the numbers and also looks ahead to the American Peanut Council meeting coming soon.  Report 1 (:25 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Month Events
March is Peanut Month and a variety of events have been held already including the GFA’s annual meeting. Tyron Spearman has these updates..  Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
Peanut Usage is Up
Tyron Spearman reports today that peanut usage is up which is good news for growers.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Peanut Planting Date is Big Issue
Soon it will be time to start planting peanuts but the question is how soon. One extension peanut agronomist comments on this issue.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Peanut Graders File Workmans Comp
Tyron Spearman has information about a group of peanut graders who recently filed for workmans comp.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Control CBR in Peanuts with Trilex Star
 Peanut growers that have had to deal with CBR know what it can do to their crop, but Bayer Crop Science has a product to help you control it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …