Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Assesses Crop and Production Damage from Hurricane Matthew

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black joined Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long to tour farming operations in Tattnall, Screven and Evans counties in an effort to assess damage acquired by Hurricane Matthew. “After surveying the damage I think it is safe to say that it is certainly not as bad as it …

Many Events Taking Place Next Week at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Education, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Technology

While they have received several calls and emails asking if the Sunbelt AG Expo was affected by Hurricane Matthew, officials there note they are blessed and fortunate to say they were not and the 2016 Expo will continue as scheduled. Tyron Spearman reports they look forward to seeing everyone October 18-20 in Moultrie, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …

Screwworm Life Cycle and Habits Contribute to Insect’s Threat

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida residents curious or skeptical about the threat posed by the parasitic screwworm fly Cochliomiya hominivorax can rest assured the insect merits all the attention it has received after an outbreak was detected in the Florida Keys earlier this month, say experts with the University of Florida Institute of …

Georgia Survey Shows Support for GATE

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Georgia Ag Issues Summit, which took place back in August, generated statewide discussion on a variety of topics impacting Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries. As a follow-up, the Georgia Agribusiness Council partnered with organizations from a variety of ag sectors to craft a brief survey to collect valuable input. And GAC President Bryan Tolar says they have the results …

Top Tree Nuts

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Everett Griner talks about pecan becoming one of the top tree nuts in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR 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 IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Decrease in Peanut Production Forecast

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

The October crop report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service notes a decrease in U.S. peanut production from last month’s estimate. Tyron Spearman has those numbers along with a look at some of the other row crops grown in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Slight Decrease in U.S. Cotton Production

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

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its October crop reports today, and Bianca Pruneda with NASS in Washington, D.C. says cotton production here in the United States this year will be down slightly from earlier forecasts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Southeast Cattle Producers Invited to “NOT IN A BOOK II”

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Southeast cattle producers are invited to an event coming up November 3 called “NOT IN A BOOK II”, billed as the question & answer event of the year! It’s being supported by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Some Georgia Cotton Fields Affected by Matthew

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

We told you late last week that the Georgia Cotton Commission was watching Hurricane Matthew and was worried as to how it may affect producers in their state. According to Richey Seaton, the storm did leave its mark on a few Georgia cotton fields in the southeast part of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Some Peanut Fields Affected by Hurricane Matthew

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

Many were worried about the possibility of significant impacts to agriculture from Hurricane Matthew when it hit areas of the Southeast this past week. While in some cases damage has been called minimal, Tyron Spearman looks at how peanut fields across the area were affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …