Peanut Acreage Expected to Be Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

When it comes to the peanut crop this season, Tyron Spearman reports USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service’s annual planting intentions report shows higher numbers. He looks at those along with other crop estimates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cotton Planting Intentions are Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their annual planting intentions reports this morning, and when it comes to cotton acres, Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. said the numbers are up for the first time since 2007. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Pre-Registration Urged for Next Round of EPA Water Hearings in FLA

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

Lots of crowing going on throughout agriculture and many other circles this week as preregistration is now open for the next round of public hearings on EPA’s proposed water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters. The hearings are set for April 13, 14 & 15 in Ft. Myers, Tampa & Jacksonville respectively. Preregistration will close on April 8, …

Citrus Research Chief Discusses Progress, Communications

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter talks about the foundation’s progress in taking over research funding efforts from the long-running Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council. Download Audio In the second report, Gunter tells how the foundation will keep the growers who fund it informed of its activities. Download Audio …

Citrus Growers To Try Burning Groves Harboring Disease

Dan Citrus, Florida

Some Indian River area growers want to try burning abandoned groves as an inexpensive way to get rid of a harborage for citrus canker and HLB. Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique tells about the burn plan and explains the problem that abandoned groves pose. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. …

Baby Carrots

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Baby carrots has changed the industry. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2025

Speaking Out Against EPA Proposed Nutrient Standards

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Due in part to immense opposition, the Environmental Protection Agency has added three more days of hearings regarding their proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. Kathy Vogel, executive director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, says that it is imperative that the ag community continues to express their concern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

USDA Seeking Comment on Imported Honey Bees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Importing honey bees from Australia has grown in recent years as a way to augment U.S. bee production but the USDA has found that exotic honey bee pathogens may have recently been introduced into the country. The agency is seeking written comments on whether sanitary measures are needed to reduce the possibility of introducing those pathogens into U.S. colonies. Download …

FBC Welcomes Extra Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley reminds cattle producers across the state about how the voluntary beef checkoff is a way for you to help contribute a few more dollars each year to promote your product here in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Peanut Exports have Slowed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning peanut exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, …