Peanuts and Presidents

Clint Thompson General, Peanuts

Here in the United States we celebrated Presidents Day on Monday. Today, Tyron Spearman has a story about two past Presidents who were involved in the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Southeast U.S. Hay Harvest Survey

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Extension forage specialists and agents across the Southeast region (a 13-state area) would like your help in gathering information on hay harvest methods and time required for harvesting hay. The purpose of this survey is to help develop more effective forage educational programs across the region. Click Here for the survey, which is mostly simple multiple-choice answers. You can also …

January Ag Equipment Sales Mixed

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The first month of 2020 saw mixed results in the total number of U.S. tractor and self-propelled combine sales. Total farm tractor sales grew compared to January of last year, while combines fell by 25%. That’s according to data out this week from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total U.S. farm tractor sales increased 4.7% in January compared to last …

USDA Invites Input on Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rule

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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 12, 2020 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which helps partners develop and implement unique conservation solutions that engage farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The rule – now available on the Federal Register – takes effect on publication and includes changes to …

Producers Learn About a New Product from Corteva

Clint Thompson Cattle, General

At last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Corteva Agriscience was set up in the huge trade show talking with producers about a new product they just submitted to the EPA. Scott Flynn, a field scientist for Corteva, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it’s called ProClova. Flynn said they anticipate having ProClova on the market for the 2021 season. …

Congressman Yoho Introducing Ag Worker Bill

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Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, is finalizing a bill that directly addresses the agriculture labor shortage for seasonal and year-round producers. While a bill has been introduced by Democrats that attempts to solve our overall immigration system, Yoho told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman his proposal focuses solely on ag labor. According to Yoho, the …

Corteva Talks to Producers about Duracor

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During the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Corteva Agriscience is talking to producers about a herbicide that will be available for the first time this year. Jacee May Allred, Range & Pasture Specialist for Corteva, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman it is new chemistry. Learn more about new DuraCor herbicide and how it can …

EQIP Rule Comments are Due Feb. 17

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers that public comments on its interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are due by February 17. There are various changes to EQIP, which NRCS Chief Matt Lohr says includes offering an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Electronic comments on the …

Cattle Industry Convention Underway

Clint Thompson Cattle, General

The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas, as producers from across the country are on hand to take in a variety of sessions and the gigantic trade show. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, says this is a good place to talk about where we go …

Breed of Sheep Perfect for Small Farms

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One of the oldest breeds of sheep is perfect for small farms. Cathy Isom has more details about the Icelandic breed. The Icelandic sheep has been around for more than 1,100 years. Yet, it’s often overlooked as one of the best breeds of sheep for small farmers. This is likely because shepherding has largely gone by the wayside as a …