USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. The Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion, available nationwide for farmers of select crops starting next spring, allows eligible producers who have been …

Drying Up

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Everett Griner talks about the drought drying up more than just crops in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Soggy Start to Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Gates opened a bit later than normal for the 37th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia as rain welcomed those who were here to start the event off. More showers are expected today so obviously that will affect the field demo harvesting plans, so I caught up with Farm Manager Michael Chafin to see what their plans are. Download …

ARC and PLC Education Programs and Southeast Could See a Colder and Dryer Winter

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Weather

USDA has announced there will be educational opportunities for the new ARC and PLC programs. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with information about what we might be experiencing weather-wise this coming winter. Programs: Download Audio Winter: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southeast Coastal Plain Weather Event Expected This Week

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

While many of us in the Southeast have enjoyed cooler, fall-type temperatures the past few days, there is a weather situation brewing. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains what may happen for the Coastal Plain areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Learning Less

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Everett Griner talks about how the California drought effecting farm research in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Hot and Dry Weather Affecting Some Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

There are some areas of the Southeast that experienced nice rains over the past week, but for most of us it’s been hot and dry. And according to the latest numbers from USDA’s crop conditions report, it’s taking a toll on some crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30, 2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take place for producers who have not acted before that date. Livestock producers that have experienced grazing losses since …

Non-Irrigated Peanuts Feeling the Pinch

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

The past couple of weeks, Tyron Spearman has been reporting on how dry conditions have been affecting some peanut fields across the southeast. Today he notes how some of those non-irrigated peanuts are really feeling the pinch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 29, 2014

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Weather

This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring reports concerning EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, how dry conditions are affecting the peanut crop, and a look at sustainability. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …