GA Agribusiness Council Atlanta Mtgs Draw Ag & Political Leaders

Gary Cooper Cotton, Dairy, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

This week’s Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast events hosted by the Georgia Agribusiness Council in Atlanta drew a good crowd of the state’s agriculture leaders, numerous lawmakers and legislative staffers. One of the big news items of the day is the announcement by GA Governor Sonny Perdue that some of the watering restrictions in Georgia will be relaxed, for now …

Peanut Price Slightly Up

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman tells us about the peanut prices for last week and what the USDA Stocks & Processing Report shows.  Report (1:15 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

AL-FL Peanut Show is Thursday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Peanuts

Peanut growers are invited to attend the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show which is coming up this Thursday at the National Peanut Fairgrounds in Dothan.  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, …

Log Jam on Farm Bill

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman reports to us today on the log jam that has occurred on the Farm Bill.  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

Census Forms Need to be Returned

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

February 4th is about here and Tyron Spearman has this reminder to get your Census of Agriculture forms filled out as that information needs to be in by next Monday.  Report (:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

FL Seeking Peanut Board Member

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

Florida is looking for a peanut grower to represent them on the National Peanut Board, as Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:25 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

Growers Invited to AL-FL Peanut Show

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Peanuts

Tyron also has information about next week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show which will take place in Dothan, Alabama.  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

AL-FL Peanut Trade Show is February 7th

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Peanuts

The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held February 7th in Dothan.  Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? 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 …

NPB Talks with Growers

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The National Peanut Board was at the recent Georgia Peanut Show talking with growers about how their money is being used for promotion & research. Pictured are Morgan Roan and Lisa Agostoni, who explains what all they cover with growers while at events like this.  Report (1:30 mp3)   To learn more about the National Peanut Board, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

Timing Concerns over Farm Bill Budget

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Bob Redding, Washington representative for the Georgia Peanut Commission is hoping to see work on the new farm bill start soon in the Conference Committee, as he and others have concerns over the timing in getting this bill put together.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …