Widespread drought continues in Alabama, as nearly 84 percent of the state is in severe drought. In fact, 55 percent of the state’s soil and subsoil moisture is reported to be “very short.” Even with these conditions, producers are still hard at work bringing in this year’s crop. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), 96 percent of the …
South Carolina Drought Affecting Crop Yields
By Karla Arboleda Coupled with high temperatures, the recent drought in South Carolina is affecting crop yields in peanuts and cotton. The combination of hot and dry weather will result in lower crop yields, according to Charles Davis, a county Extension agent at Clemson University. Peanut and cotton harvests are underway. Davis explained how yield results also depend on the …
Peanut Harvest Continues
Despite dry conditions, peanut harvest across the Southeast continues in many fields. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Harvest and Cotton Bolls Opening Ahead of Schedule
Dry conditions across the Southeast continue to allow the peanut and cotton harvest to roll along. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the nation’s peanut harvest is ahead of schedule. Rippey says cotton bolls are opening ahead of schedule as well. In Alabama, 92 percent of the cotton bolls were open, which compares to 87 percent last …
Peanut Crop Update
The peanut harvest has stopped in some areas due to dry conditions. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts in Two Weeks!
SWISHER SWEETS FARMER OF THE YEAR Over the past 30 years, the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award program has honored excellence across Southern agriculture’s diverse landscape. Farmers from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are eligible for the award. State winners are selected by representatives of sponsoring organizations in …
Southeast Cotton and Peanut Harvest Ahead of Normal
The lack of rain across the Southeast continues to affect both the cotton and peanut harvest in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. In this week’s crop conditions report, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest major indicators for cotton crop progress. Rippey says the nation’s peanut harvest is well ahead of the average. In Alabama, 88 percent …
Dry Conditions Affecting Peanut Harvest
The long dry spell continues across the Southeast, and it’s affecting the peanut harvest across Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports peanut grades are three to four points less than average in some areas. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Various Upcoming Ag Events
There are a variety of events coming up over the next few week that many producers across the Southeast may be interested in attending. Tyron Spearman has a look at the calendar of events. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The 23rd annual Plains Peanut Festival will take place this Saturday, September 28th in Plains, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that the home of President Jimmy Carter will be the setting for a full day of events promoting peanuts. For more information and to view a schedule of activities, visit the official Plains Peanut Festival website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust …