In the weekly crop report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the amount of peanut acres harvested across the Southeast is steadily climbing. Tyron Spearman has the updated numbers. Download Audio 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 …
Georgia Beef Teams have Been Trained
We told you a couple of weeks ago that this year’s Georgia Beef Team had been selected. And according to Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia, those Beef Team members have all completed training and are ready to go. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
AFBF Asks Presidential Candidates about Ag Issues
Many eyes were on the presidential debate Monday night, which did not really cover issues concerning agriculture. But the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently asked the two major party presidential candidates their views on issues important to agriculture. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both responded to AFBF’s questions on everything from environmental and regulatory issues to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Research Efforts on Bug Issues in Georgia Cotton
Each year the Georgia Cotton Commission works with University of Georgia (UGA)Â researchers in efforts to solve issues of importance to cotton producers across the state. One of those researchers, Michael Toews associate professor with the UGA Department of Entomology in Tifton, discusses research efforts he has underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Peanut Processor Completes Expansion
A peanut and nut processor in Georgia recently announced they had completed their major expansion project. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 23, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how the major Presidential candidates feel about WOTUS, that a 13-year ban on U.S. beef exports to China is ending, why cotton growers are being reminded to “Keep it Clean”, a new record for peanut exports, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending September 23rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio 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 …
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. This week, Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that seeks to clarify the types of water the EPA can regulate under the Clean Water Act. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
Through groups like the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the American Farm Bureau, thousands of farmers are asking Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement quickly. NCGA says more than 6,000 farmers have written letters to Congress urging passage of the agreement this year. NCGA is delivering those letters to lawmakers this week. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau joined …
Ag Confidence Continues to Decline
The recent Ag Confidence Index compiled by DTN reached the lowest score recorded since the poll began. Known as the ACI, the August results from farmer surveys produced the lowest score, of 72 in the seven-year history of the index. One year ago, the ACI was a more neutral 98. The data reflects a 27 percent drop in confidence from …