Huge Cotton Acreage Drop Expected

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the US All Cotton acreage intended to be planted this spring is 12.1million acres, down 20 percent from 2006. Upland acreage is expected at 11.9 million acres, a 21 percent drop from last year. With increased demand and higher prices of crops used for bio-fuels, producers switched from cotton to these commodities. The …

President Talks to Cattlemen

Speaking to cattle producers on Wednesday, President Bush discussed a number of issues, including trade and taxes. The president also talked about the 2007 Farm Bill and the administration’s proposal which includes increased funding for conservation programs. Read the president’s full remarks to the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Watershed Assessment

During the next several months, local soil and water conservation districts will be conducting a Watershed Assessment to identify problems and potential solutions in watersheds throughout the state, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Senate Debating Appropriations Bill

The Senate is debating a bill this week that concerns many, but Tyron Spearman reports it may be a while before the vote is actually cast on it.  Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Deadline Extended for Payments

Tyron Spearman has payment deadline information for growers.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Planting Intentions Report Out Friday

Coming up Friday morning is one of the most highly anticipated planting intentions report in recent history. Even Wall Street is looking forward to finding out just how much corn plantings are going to be and how that will affect other commodities. Check here for the report when it is released from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service on Friday. Report …

Florida Ag Bills Make Progress

The third week of the legislative session was a good one for agricultural issues. Bills on agritourism and a sales tax exemption for materials used for non-residential farm buildings and fences passed the House Agribusiness Committee unanimously. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Georgia FSA Office Moving

Tyron Spearman reports that Georgia’s Farm Service Agency office will be moving to Tifton. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Iraq Bill Includes Disaster Aid

The Iraq war bill passed by a close vote in the House last week includes four billion dollars for the long sought disaster assistance for agriculture. The latest disaster package includes about $3.7 billion for disasters in 05,06 and 07, $250 million to extend the MILC program, and $70 million for the peanut storage program…and $25 million for spinach growers …

Update on Peanut Storage & Handling Funding

Tyron Spearman has an update on where things stand for possible funding for peanut storage & handling fees.  Report (1:10 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …