WASHINGTON, October 30, 2008 – The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today approved new regulations for implementing cotton programs authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) that will be published soon in the Federal Register. These regulations govern several programs for the 2008 through 2012 crops of upland and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, specifically marketing …
Busy Time for Cotton
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says it’s a busy time of year for cotton farmers and the industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
New National FFA Southern Region VP
The new National FFA Southern Region Vice President is Regina Holliday of Georgia. Holliday is the daughter of Tom and Mary Ann Holliday, and her FFA advisors are Al Garner and Kasey Mixon. She attends the University of Georgia and is pursuing a degree in agriculture. Read more here. Listen to report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Over Half of Peanut Crop is In while Lower Pecan Crop Expected
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers concerning the amount of peanuts received and the fact pecan production this year will be down from last year. Listen to the peanut report here: Listen to the pecan report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
UGA Helping with Food Animal Vet Shortage
The University of Georgia and other colleges have programs in place to help with the fact there is a shortage of food animal veterinarians across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
GBB Working with Less Dollars
Beef checkoff dollars are becoming fewer and fewer, and thus Jim Collins with the Georgia Beef Board said they are doing what they can to make the few they see stretch as far as possible. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …
Tough Lending for Farmers and Top Ag Universities
Today Tyron Spearman talks about possible tough lending times ahead for farmers but also has positive news about a couple of southeast universities that have placed high in agriculture education. Listen to the lending report here: Listen to the universities report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Georgia Development Authority Difference
The Georgia Development Authority is a lender with a difference, as Julie McPeake recently talked with David Skinner about what they can do for many across the state. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Fertilizer Prices Seen Softening
With oil prices down, that could be good news for fertilizer prices, according to UGA Cotton Team soil fertility specialist Glenn Harris. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
GCA President Optimistic about Future
Cattle producers in Georgia are seeing less numbers this year, but President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Mike McCravy, is optimistic about the future. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …