Peanut Crop Continues to Progress

Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026

Make Plans to Attend the 2016 Extension Farm Field Day in Jay

The University of Florida/IFAS 2016 Extension Farm Field Day will be held Thursday, August 25 at the West Florida Research & Education Center Jay Research Facility at Jay, Florida. To learn more about this year’s event, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Dry-land Peanuts Seeing Drought Stress

Due to the lack of rain in some areas of the Southeast over the past few weeks, there are concerns with dry-land peanuts. Scott Mumford, Extension peanut agronomist for the University of Georgia, has an update on what he’s been seeing and hearing from others. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 29, 2016

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a deadline reminder about the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share (CGCS) program, preparations on a new farm bill, vegetables, food production Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Peanut Sheller’s and Buying Points to Meet Next Week

The joint Peanut Sheller/Buying Point Conference will take place next week in Georgia. Tyron Spearman has a preview. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Candy Company Targeting Millennials

During last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference, it was announced that Mars Chocolate North America is underway with efforts through social media to reach millennials. Tyron Spearman has the details. To see more on this story click here. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Peanut Crop Conditions Affected by Weather

Hot, dry conditions continue across many of the peanut growing areas, and due to this, Tyron Spearman reports crop conditions are being affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Work Is Underway on a New Farm Bill

Bob Redding of The Redding Group, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., was one of the speakers at last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. His main topic was the new farm bill, and how preparations are already underway. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio To hear more of Redding’s comments click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Slight Drop in Cotton and Peanut Condition Ratings

In USDA’s weekly crop condition report, both the cotton and peanut crop is showing a small decline in condition ratings. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest numbers, first for cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …

University of Florida/IFAS to Hold Peanut Field Day

The 2016 University of Florida/IFAS Peanut Field Day will be held Thursday, August 11 at the North Florida Research and Education Center near Marianna, Florida. To learn more about this year’s event, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …