By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Mid-Year Meeting and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop in late July came at an important time for the state’s cotton farmers. UGA Extension specialists provided updates for the 2026 crop. It also provided a platform for executive director Taylor Sills to address numerous issues impacting Georgia’s industry. “We’ve got the …
U.S. beef exports delivered more value in June despite shipping fewer pounds overseas, while pork exports felt the impact of temporary trade restrictions that have now been resolved. According to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, June beef exports totaled nearly 89,000 metric tons, down 6% from a year ago. Even so, export value …
Well, the peanut farmers are making sure they get enough rain now to get this crop watered. We’ve got a lot of dry land peanuts out there that needs some rain to make this crop this year. Checking on some planned meetings this coming year. We do have the September the 2nd, a Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day to …
Wall Street, ending the first week of August near or in record territory. Stocks have rallied as companies continue piling up profits and oil prices continue to ease. Despite worries about higher inflation, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Wall Street is setting records. Stock prices tend to follow the path of corporate earnings over the long term. Interestingly, one of the companies …
The Birth of the Gasoline-Powered Tractor Modern agriculture depends on powerful, efficient machinery, but that revolution began with one inventor’s breakthrough in the late 19th century. In 1892, John Froelich, working alongside a friend, developed the first successful gasoline-powered engine designed for agricultural use, laying the foundation for the modern tractor industry. Unlike the steam-powered machines that dominated farming at …
With the Farm Bill 2.0 being under review, we sat down with NCBA’s CEO, Colin Woodall, to discuss mandatory country-of-origin labeling. “So NCBA has long-standing policy against mandatory country of origin labeling, and this is an issue that has been divisive within the industry for many years now. NCBA’s policy process is focused on the members of the association, and …
Well, it’s time to take a break and visit some peanut field days and other ag field days to see what the new varieties are bringing on. Some also updates on weed and disease control along with insects. There are peanut days around the corner. Here are a few in the next few days. August the 5th, Southwest Georgia Extension …
The August crop report next Wednesday. Some private forecasters slowly taking the top of national corn yield. Looking at the August report, an important one for the corn trade especially as the crop has pollinated for the most part and is filling ears now. USDA during the month of July has collected farmer surveys and also using satellite imagery to …
Early American agriculture was influenced by more than just fertile land and hard work. The farming traditions and cultural practices brought by immigrants from Europe played a major role in shaping how agriculture developed across the United States. Different ethnic groups introduced unique approaches to farming, livestock management, and land stewardship that helped build the foundation of American agriculture. This …
Yesterday we reviewed our list of 48 commodities and how they fared during the month of July. Today we look at the big picture, how rankings change when looking back year to date with seven months now in the books. Energies, no surprise, remain 1, 2, and 3 after seven months. Heating oil, number one, crude oil, and gasoline. Soy …
