As farmers continue to suffer through this dry, hot stretch, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, gives an update on what effect the weather has had on the cotton crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …
Cotton and Peanut Crop Condition Update
Hot and dry conditions persist in Alabama and Georgia, giving way to signs of stress, which were clearly evident in last weeks crop condition report from the National Ag Statistics Service. AL Report: Download Audio GA Report: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
Specialty Crops Escape Damage from Florida’s First Tropical Storm
Early reports indicate that the first tropical storm of the season to strike our state hasn’t caused any major damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Southeastern Growers Need to be on Watch for Soybean Rust
Our cold winter gave soybean rust a slow start, but now with tropical-type weather causing more wind and rain, both UGA plant pathologist, Bob Kimmerait, and UF agronomist, David Wright, say that farmers need to be aware of the current spread of the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Disaster Assistance for Livestock and Other Producers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced that disaster assistance will be issued to livestock, honeybee and farm-raised fish producers who suffered losses in 2008 because of disease, adverse weather or other conditions. Download Audio For more information about USDA Farm Service Agency disaster assistance programs, contact your county FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Projected Effect of Hurricane Alex on Oil Slick
USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives us the predictions on what effects Hurricane Alex will have on the Gulf Oil Spill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Picking the Best Time for Your Picnic
Well many activities are scheduled for this weekend and predicting when summer storms are most likely to appear can help avoid a soggy picnic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Update on Southeastern Cotton Crop
The National Ag Statistics Service will release their final crop acreage report for cotton on Wednesday, June 30. But in the meantime we checked in with cotton producers from around our region to get their perspective on how the crop is progressing. And it seems that rain is the overall theme of the season so far. AL Crop Update Download …
Swiftmud Unveils Pumping Limits During Freezes
It seems that last January’s severe freeze is continuing to have lingering effects on agriculture as the Southwest Florida Water Management District has unveiled a plan to limit the amount of water growers can pump during freezes. And Hillsborough County strawberry grower, Michelle Williamson, says many growers are already implementing crop-protection alternatives, however these will ultimately have an impact on …
GA Cotton Farmers Starting to Shift Focus
Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that planting progress is looking good and many farmers have now shifted their focus to weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …