Major Crops Planted Acres Up from 2019, but Below Average

Clint Thompson Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

While the number of acres planted to major crops in the U.S. this year is more than last year, acreage this year is on the historically low side. Gary Crawford has the story. 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, …

Peanut Crop Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The 2020 peanut crop continue to develop here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has an update on how it looks across the region. 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, …

U.K. Still Resisting Agriculture Inclusion in U.S. Trade Talks

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia, Trade

United Kingdom officials in London are launching an advisory group that will focus on protecting the interests of British farmers during the upcoming high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States. Liz Truss, International Trade Secretary for the United Kingdom, says, “Trade pacts with other nations must be fair and reciprocal to our farmers, and must not compromise on our high …

Lighthizer: Ready for the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia, Trade

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially begins today, July 1. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the U.S. is ready for the trade agreement. 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 …

North American Meat Institute: USMCA’s Entry Into Force Ensures Acces to Critical Markets for Meat, Poultry

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia, Trade

Meat & Poultry Industry Exports $5.5 Billion Annually to Canada & Mexico WASHINGTON, DC – The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) released the following statement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entry into force:  â€śThe U.S. meat and poultry industry exports $5.5 billion annually in products to Canada and Mexico,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “This …

DeSantis Signs Bills on Cleaning Up Waterways

Clint Thompson Florida, Legislative, Water

(NSF) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Tuesday measures that include bigger fines for dumping pollutants into waterways and new rules for septic tanks and agricultural runoff, though environmentalists said the rules don’t go far enough. One of the measures (HB 1091) makes numerous changes in the amounts and duration of penalties for violating environmental laws. The other …

NCBA on Finalization of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Trump Administration’s new and scaled-back Waters of the U.S. rule became law June 22 after last-minute attempts to block it. But a federal judge denied an effort to prevent implementation of the new regulation, which is now called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, discusses the NWPR, which went …

Syngenta Touts Two Fungicides for Peanut Producers

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

By Clint Thompson Peanuts are planted across the Southeast. It is time for farmers to start thinking about how to protect their crop this year against two persistent diseases – white mold and leaf spot. According to Wilson Faircloth, agronomic service representative with Syngenta, two products that growers should keep in mind because of their long-lasting effectiveness are Miravis and …

Southern Peanut Growers Conference Postponed Until 2021

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The 2020 Southern Peanut Growers Conference has been postponed until July 15-17, 2021. All rooms will be released by Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. If you wish to keep your room reservation, you will have 24 hours to call in and re-secure your room. The conference room rate will be honored for all rooms. Call Crystal at 850-235-4951 to re-secure …

U.S. Peanut Acreage is Up 6%

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its 2020 planted acreage reports today, and the numbers show planted area for peanuts is estimated at 1.51 million acres in 2020. Tyron Spearman reports that is up 6% from last year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …