Peanut Acreage Is Down 4 Percent

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

When it comes to the planted acreage reports released today, USDA notes peanut acreage is down 4 percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio 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 …

Cotton Acreage Is Up 17 Percent

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

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its June planted acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. says cotton acreage is up for 2016. Download Audio 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 …

OJ Sales Again Seeing a Summer Slowdown

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Orange juice sales typically see a decline at this time of the year, and it looks as though this year is no exception, despite lower prices. Download Audio 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 …

Early Bird Registration Ends Today for Peanut Conference

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

The Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up July 21-23 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. But the Early Bird Registration deadline is today, June 30. Joy Crosby, with the Georgia Peanut Commission, invites growers from across the Southeast to attend as a variety of topics will be discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …

Senate GMO Labeling Bill Clears First Hurdle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Senate Wednesday night cleared a procedural vote on the GMO labeling compromise by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Pat Roberts. The Senate voted 68-29 in favor of the vote, clearing the way for considerations on the Senate floor. Stabenow, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, says the bill “will have the votes” to pass the Senate, likely …

New Nut Champion

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the pecan soon to be the new tree nut champion in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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 …

July 4th Food Safety

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The USDA’s Food and Safety and Inspection Service is urging everyone to take extra food safety precautions when planning the holiday menu. Cathy Isom tells us four ways to make sure our 4th of July picnic isn’t spoiled. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Farm Bureau Wants Tweaks to Drone Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Technology

Agriculture should be one of the largest industries to benefit from the new drone rules issued last week from the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Farm Bureau says it will continue working with the FAA to tweak certain restrictions in the rules. The Farm Bureau suggested several changes to FAA rules, including not requiring drones be Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …

Animal Disease

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about outbreak of a disease affecting Mink in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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

Safe Fruit and Juice

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom tells us about the research happening right now to keep some of our favorite fruit and juice nutritious, delicious, and safe! Download Audio 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 …