Advancing Peanut Science Through Global Collaboration This week marks a significant event for the peanut industry, as researchers and industry professionals gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for the annual meeting of the American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES). With members representing over 20 countries and the eight U.S. states that grow peanuts, the conference serves as a critical hub for …
USDA Trade Mission Aims to Strengthen Latin American Partnerships Michelle Bekkering, Deputy Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), led a high-level agribusiness trade mission to the Dominican Republic this week. The goal: expand market access and boost exports of American agricultural products throughout Latin America. The U.S. delegation includes 47 agribusinesses and …
New Agreement Delivers Tariff-Free Access for U.S. Exports President Donald Trump announced earlier this week via Truth Social that the United States has finalized a comprehensive trade agreement with the Republic of Indonesia. The newly confirmed deal represents a significant win for the American agriculture and energy sectors, as well as for the broader U.S. export economy. According to the …
Corn Futures Hover Near Support Ahead of Harvest As the market approaches the end of the week, December corn futures are flirting with the $4.07 level. However, analysts point to $4.00 as a solid support point, with both domestic users and international importers prepared to purchase at any further price declines. The corn crop is now sufficiently close to harvest, …
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and climate conditions. However, the South told a different story. Poor soil quality and inconsistent weather patterns made farming especially difficult. Many early Southern farmers eventually gave up, relocating their families …
Annual APRES Meeting Highlights Innovation and Education This week, the American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) is holding its annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing together leading researchers, educators, and industry professionals committed to the advancement of the peanut industry. Founded in 1957, APRES—originally known as the Peanut Improvement Working Group—was established to improve the understanding and development of …
U.S. Trade Relations at Risk as August 1 Deadline Looms Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to two of the United States’ largest trading partners, threatening to impose a 30% tariff on imported goods from Mexico and the European Union starting August 1, 2025. The announcement has sparked international concern and raised tensions as ongoing …
USDA Raises July Cotton Forecast for U.S. and China The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adjusted its cotton production outlook upward in the July report, citing both domestic improvements and favorable conditions abroad. The update was shared by Mark Jekanowski, Chair of the USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board, in a report via Southeast AgNet. U.S. Cotton Output Grows by …
Seasonal Pressure Builds Across Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat As mid-July arrives, grain markets are entering a critical period that may shape prices well into harvest. While “Beware the Ides of July” may not carry the literary weight of March’s warning, this time of year is no less consequential for agricultural markets—especially for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Corn Dips to New …
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a foundational chapter in U.S. farming history: the settlement of the Northwest Territory—a move that paved the way for westward agricultural expansion. While today we associate the Northwest with states like Oregon or Washington, in 1788, the Northwest Territory referred to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and the northeastern portion of …
