In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the numbers released Friday from USDA’s September crop reports, talk about how row crop farmers are being encouraged to prepare for the El Nino event coming this Fall, about a big problem for drones and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Peanut Crop Forecast Increases
When USDA released its monthly crop report today, peanut production numbers were bigger than first thought. Tyron Spearman has those along with a quick look at some of the other row crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership
This morning, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to America’s drivers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Southeast Row Crop Farmers Encouraged to Prepare for El Nino
During the UGA Cotton-Peanut Research Field Day held in Tifton yesterday, Southeast row crop farmers were being encouraged to prepare for the El Nino event this fall. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Producers Reminded to Enroll for Safety-Net Programs
Producers are being reminded to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
USDA Crop Production Forecasts versus Industry Estimates
USDA’s August crop production reports notes some surprises compared to what the industry had forecasted. Rod Bain has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Acreage and Production is Up
We all knew peanut acreage and production would be higher this year, and according to Tyron Spearman, the numbers from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service show just that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Senate Blocks EPA Requirements; WOTUS Internal Memos
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on pesticide permit requirements for spraying and speculation that the Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS) will not hold up in the courts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Markets Prepare for Upcoming Big USDA Crop Report
How big will this season’s corn, soybean, cotton and wheat crops be? Gary Crawford reports we’ll have a better idea of that in a couple of days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
UF/IFAS Hosting Field Day at Suwanee Valley Agricultural Extension Office
From the University of Florida/IFAS: LIVE OAK, Fla. — Farmers interested in row crops are invited to the Suwanee Valley Agricultural Extension Center on Monday evening, Aug. 17, to learn about best management practices. “During this field day, we will provide an overview of the latest research that seeks to help farmers optimize nutrient and irrigation Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …