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Getting life back to normal has been a challenge for producers affected by hurricanes over the past few years and the Georgia Cotton Commission shares how relief funding will help producers. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
Alabama Issues Notice to Suspend Grain Dealer License Over Unpaid Producers The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has issued a formal notice of intent to suspend a grain dealer license after multiple farmers reported missing payments for delivered grain. Commissioner Rick Pate announced the action following complaints from Alabama producers who had not been paid by Hansen-Mueller Co. …
USDA Updates 2025 Soybean and Sorghum Production Forecasts The USDA Ag Statistics Service (NASS) has released updated forecasts for soybeans and sorghum as they continue catching up on commodity data following the federal shutdown. These updates provide a clearer picture for farmers planning for the 2025 growing season. Soybean Forecast: Record Yields, Lower Acres Soybean production in 2025 is forecast …
Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Advances Amid Agricultural Concerns Shareholders of Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) railroads have nearly unanimously approved the next step in the multi-year process to merge the two companies. If completed, the merger will create America’s first coast-to-coast railroad, promising faster delivery times and competitive rail rates for many industries. Potential Benefits Highlighted by Rail …
USDA Updates 2025 Corn and Cotton Forecasts as Farmers Seek Profitable Options As USDA’s Ag Statistics Service works to catch up after the recent federal shutdown, farmers across the country continue searching for commodities that will generate profit next season—a task becoming increasingly difficult as markets tighten. The latest USDA updates on corn and cotton provide important insight into production …
USDA: Cotton Harvest Progress Near Average by Mid-November As the 2025 cotton crop harvest moves into its later stages, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reports that national progress remains close to normal for mid-November, with only a few regional slowdowns. His latest update shows that growers across the country are making steady progress despite pockets of delays. Rippey explains, “The cotton …
USDA Releases 2025 Peanut Crop Estimates: Record Year Ahead for the Southeast Despite recent disruptions in Washington, the USDA Ag Statistics Service has released its 2025 peanut crop estimate, offering an early look at expected acreage, yields, and total production across key Southeastern states. Based on interviews with farmers and verified FSA acreage reports, the numbers point to a strong …
USDA Reports Record-High Peanut Production Expected for 2025 USDA has released new numbers following the government shutdown, and the latest data show that the U.S. peanut industry is heading toward a record-breaking harvest. According to updated projections, the country “will now have three million seven hundred and thirty five thousand five hundred and fifty tons.” This represents an increase of …
Understanding This Year’s USDA Peanut PLC Program Payments Peanut farmers across the Southeast continue to navigate fluctuating markets, and one tool available to support them is the USDA’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. Many growers may qualify for a payment this year based on how the market price of peanuts compared to the USDA reference price. As explained, “The peanut …
Agriculture in the American South Agriculture in the southern United States developed quite differently from that in the Midwest or New England. While northern regions focused on diversified farming, smaller plots, and self-sustaining communities, the South evolved around a plantation-based system that defined its economy, society, and land use for generations. Land Ownership and Social Divides In the southern states, …
