Last week’s 2012 Commodity Classic is now history, breaking attendance records and leaving attendees with many unique memories, including a resort storm shelter drill as the historic storm system passed over Nashville Friday. The Gaylord Opryland facility handled things well considering the gargantuan size of the place, and we appreciate colleagues Chuck and Cindy Zimmerman of AgWired.com for sharing their …
GA Cotton Farmers Need to be Prepared for Nematodes
Thanks to La Nina, Georgia producers have experienced a relatively warm and dry winter. Which is why UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait warns cotton farmers to be on the lookout for early season Nematodes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
GA & FL Blueberries Experienced More Damage Than Originally Thought
Blueberry damage estimates are just now becoming clear from the mid-February freeze. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Rain and Warm Temps Good for Early Spring Planters
Some of our farmers have been seeing some relief from dryer than normal conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that trend looks to continue along with the added benefit of warmer temperatures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
California Growers Not Experiencing Florida’s Mild Winter
Our fellow citrus growers in California are not enjoying the same mild winter as Florida growers with California Citrus Mutual reporting that about one-third of the mandarin crop will ultimately be lost to freeze damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
NCC Intentions Survey Factors in Higher than Average Abandonment
According to the National Cotton Council farmers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring but Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the Council, points out that with recent weather woes across the cotton belt, the actual harvested acres could be a lot smaller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 13, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
AL Ag has Been Well Tested by Weather Recently
Alabama has dealt with its fair share of weather woes here recently and Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan tells us how the Ag industry is recovering from the major tornadoes that occurred last April. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
An Abundance of Tomatoes
This winter’s mild weather has produced more than just a bumper crop of tomatoes, it has also produced bargains for those looking to stock up on the nutritious fruit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Freezing Temps Not an Issue but Diseases are for FL Specialty Crops
Despite the weekend’s forecast calling for cold arctic air, South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says temperatures did not really cause growers any concerns, but notes that disease issues continue to plague them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …