Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day set for Sept. 7, 2016, in Tifton, Georgia

From the Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission: PERRY/TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at UGA’s Gibbs Farm (226 William Gibbs Road) …

Peanut Price Update

Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Congress Told TPP is Coming

There has been a lot of talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement the past few days, as last week the White House let Congress know it will be bringing TPP to lawmakers in a move that was intended to bring new energy to the discussions. The move came during this presidential campaign that has both major party candidates coming …

122 Poultry Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

During an event being held in Destin, Florida this week, various poultry facilities in Alabama, Florida and Georgia were among a total of 122 facilities recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance. Here’s a release from the National Chicken Council: DESTIN, Fla. – Aug. 17, 2016 – At the 2016 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla., 122 chicken …

Peanut Proud to Help Flood Victims

Due to the serious flooding taking place in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi that is displacing many people, Peanut Proud officials have announced they going to be sending peanut butter to be given to Food Banks in those areas. Tyron Spearman has the details. Play Audio If you would like to help with a donation, please send checks to Peanut …

Some Georgia Cotton Fields Still Need Rain

USDA released their Crop Production Report for August last Friday, and it showed cotton production in Georgia is forecast to be 2.6 million bales, up 15 percent from last year. The acreage figure still stands at 1.3 million acres. While there have been some fields that the rain clouds found, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that’s not the case …

Next Farm Bill Facing Different Scenario for Agriculture

We told you a few weeks ago that work has already begun by some not only in agriculture, but also by a few lawmakers to start looking at what needs to be done for the next farm bill. Bob Redding, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., says the dynamics going into the next farm bill are different from what …

Georgia Beef Board Meets with Producers

Each year the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association holds their Regional Roundups at locations across the state and this year is no exception. As a matter of fact, the Georgia Beef Board will also be at these events informing producers about the activities associated with their beef checkoff. And Kaytlyn Malia says the first event took place Tuesday. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

More Details from USDA Crop Forecast

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their latest crop forecast last Friday, and Tyron Spearman has a look at more details from that report concerning the peanut crop in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …

Still Hoping for a Vote on TPP

There are many farm groups who continue to push for a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), despite the continued negative headlines on the huge trade deal’s chances to be considered in a lame-duck Congress. While President Obama did announce last week that he will push for its passage this year, House Speaker Paul Ryan said he sees no point …