Lags in timing for milk payments have kept many dairy producers from feeling the worst of the coronavirus crisis’s effects on their revenues. But many in the industry expect the next round of milk payments will be much lower, mostly due to uncertainty. Recently on RFD-TV, National Milk Producer Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga explained why …
UGA Offers Peanut Planting Tips
By Clint Thompson Peanut planting is well underway across the Southeast. Whether you are planting a crop in Alabama, Florida or Georgia, there are multiple factors to consider in hopes of producing high yields in the fall. University of Georgia (UGA) has some peanut planting tips. According to University of Georgia Peanut Production Guide, the ideal planting window extends through …
Peanut Seed Germination Key Following Cold Snap
By Clint Thompson Peanut seed in the ground during last weekend’s cold snap probably didn’t make any progress coming out of the ground, says University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut specialist Scott Monfort. “I expect no matter what, it slowed down anything that hadn’t come out of the ground yet,” Monfort said. Concerns mounted last week over whether farmers should …
Final 2019 Cotton Crop Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) has released the final production figures from the 2019 cotton crop. Chris Singh, with NASS in Washington, D.C., reports the crop was up 8% from 2018. The 2019 final all cottonproduction was estimated at 19.9 million 480-pound bales, up 8% from the 2018 crop. The United States all cotton yield …
SBA Accepting Applications from Agricultural Businesses
It was recently announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened applications for agricultural businesses for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Working with Florida Foodservice Industry During Beef Month
Beef Month in Florida has seen a different look this year. But the Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to work in various ways to promote the beef message. According to FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples, that includes working with folks in the foodservice industry. For more information about your Beef Checkoff, go to the FBC website. Sponsored …
Cotton Planting is Ahead of Schedule
Last week, cotton planting progressed in many areas of the country. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says cotton planting is ahead of schedule. But Rippey says the current pace of peanut planting is behind the 5-year average. In Alabama, 41% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 43% last year. The 5-year average is 42%. For the peanut …
Stink Bugs Already a Problem
By Clint Thompson Corn growers across the Southeast need to already be on the lookout for stink bugs, says Auburn University Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Katelyn Kesheimer. “I would caution growers to get their plans in place and start scouting early. We’ve already started seeing southern green stink bugs and stink bug nymphs down in southern Alabama. Adults are …
USDA Reminds Florida Producers to Complete Crop Acreage Reports
(GAINESVILLE, Fl) – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices in Florida are currently open to phone and virtual appointments only but can still work with producers on timely filing crop acreage reports. FSA staff can provide assistance over the phone, by email and through virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams. Acreage reporting dates vary by crop and by county. Contact your …
Soliciting Peanut Butter Product Bids
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Tuesday, May 12 is the deadline for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to accept bids on a list of peanut butter and peanut products. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the products need to be packages that are ready for shipment for USDA domestic programs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …