Abundant Rainfall Could be Double-Edged Sword for Cotton Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

With 17 percent of the cotton planted in Georgia, Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the blessing of this year’s abundant rainfall could also hinder farmers trying to get the crop in before the crop insurance deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated three counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

More Moisture Likely to Continue to Delay Corn Planting

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says corn planting is not likely to make up much ground this week, thanks to more rain in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Weather Delaying Corn Planting and Increasing Uncertainty

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Weather

National corn planting is lagging way behind, and despite the fact that the southeast is faring a bit better, the delays are lending to uncertainty in the market. Doug Kleweno, Southern Region Director for the National Ag Statistics Service and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey have the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Concerns Due to Corn Planting Delays

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

Weather conditions across the major corn growing states have caused a major delay in the amount of seed that’s actually gone into the ground, and that is a big concern as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Mississippi Concerns Turn From Low Water Levels to Flooding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Just three-months ago we were reporting concerns of barge traffic coming to a halt on the Mississippi River near St. Louis due to the drought. Now, it is flooding that has forced the closure of several locks. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Designates 4 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Still No Set Timeline for Farm Bill Action and Temperature Reminder for Planting Peanuts

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

Today, Tyron Spearman talks about the continued stalemate regarding the Farm Bill as well as a reminder for those anxious to plant their peanuts. Farm Bill: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024