Disease prevention is key to ensuring a successful peanut crop, especially as growers across the Southeast face tighter rotations and ongoing weather uncertainty. To help farmers prepare for the upcoming season, we caught up with Jacob Smith, Technical Service Representative with BASF, to discuss what peanut growers should be considering when it comes to disease management. According to Smith, many …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CattleCon 26 is coming up February 3rd through the 5th in Nashville, Tennessee, and this year’s event promises to deliver far more than education alone. In addition to industry-leading learning opportunities and valuable networking, CattleCon will feature an exciting entertainment lineup that celebrates the heart of Music City. We caught up with Kristen Torres with …
Uncertainty on Wall Street keeps gold and silver setting all-time highs, underscoring the powerful role precious metals continue to play during periods of market stress. Uncertainty is nothing new on Wall Street, but there’s certainly a lot of it as we head to the second half of January. Ongoing economic concerns, shifting monetary policy expectations, and volatile equity markets are …
Railroads Spark a Wheat Boom In the late 19th century, wheat production in the United States expanded rapidly as new railroad lines connected farms to distant markets. These rail connections made it possible to move large volumes of grain efficiently, fueling a dramatic transformation in American agriculture. Between 1875 and 1890, this expansion gave rise to massive wheat operations known …
Coming up this week, peanut producers and agricultural professionals from across the region are invited to attend the Georgia Peanut Farm Show, taking place this Thursday at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. The annual event is a key stop on the agricultural calendar and offers farmers the chance to prepare for the upcoming peanut season. …
USDA Releases January 2026 Cotton Production Report for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its January Cotton Production Report for 2026, offering an updated look at national and regional cotton output. The report reflects reduced production expectations compared to both the previous forecast and the 2024 crop year, with notable impacts across …
New Dietary Guidelines Released Amid Concerns Over America’s Chronic Health Crisis New Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released as national leaders continue to sound the alarm over the state of public health in the United States. Dr. Ben Carson, who has been working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a national advisor for nutrition, health, and housing, addressed …
UGA Extension Shares Weed Control Tips as Grazing Season Approaches As livestock producers begin evaluating grazing considerations and making management decisions for the upcoming season, early weed control is emerging as a key priority. To help producers plan ahead, Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia shared recommendations focused on proactive pasture and hay field management. “The summer weeds …
Grain Markets Search for Support After Major Data Release The grain markets faced their largest data release of the year last Monday, and the results have kept pressure on prices across key commodities. With sellers still largely in control, market analysts are now closely watching technical levels to determine where new price support may emerge for corn, soybeans, and wheat. …
How Minnesota Found Its Perfect Wheat Early Challenges for Minnesota Settlers When early settlers arrived in Minnesota, they quickly realized that wheat varieties successful in Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops. Discovering Spring Wheat After much …
