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December Corn Tests Resistance as Cattle Markets Hit All-Time Highs The grain and livestock markets are showing diverging trends as December corn flirts with technical resistance, while October live cattle and feeder cattle post record highs. “December corn stalled just short of that 50-day moving average. We do still see that pre-harvest low near 390 holding through the harvest.” As …
Peanut Crop Report: USDA Updates on Condition and Disease Pressure Across the Southeast Overview of USDA Peanut Crop Report The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA has recently released an update on the current status of the peanut crop across the Southeast. As of the latest data, the condition of the peanut crop shows varying levels of health …
USDA Backs EPA’s Renewable Volume Obligations, Protects Biofuel Demand for Corn and Soybean Farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is throwing its support behind the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—a move seen as critical for the future of biofuels and commodity demand for corn and soybean farmers. “We …
Peanut Shellers and Buyers Prepare for Harvest Amid Economic Concerns As the 2025 peanut harvest nears, industry stakeholders including peanut shellers and buying points gathered this week for a pre-harvest meeting in Albany. The event focused on preparation for the upcoming crop and featured insights into the broader economic climate that may impact the peanut industry. “The peanut shellers and …
Corn Prices Fall 50% Since 2022 While Production Costs Stay High, Says NCGA Corn farmers are facing serious financial strain as corn prices have dropped dramatically since their 2022 peak, while production costs have barely budged. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a new report highlighting the widening gap between revenues and costs in 2025, raising concerns about …
Peanut Checkoff Supports Promotion as Demand Grows for Plant-Based, Protein-Rich Foods With a strong planting season behind them, U.S. peanut farmers are now preparing for harvest—and with that comes the peanut checkoff, a vital funding mechanism that helps promote peanuts through the National Peanut Board (NPB). “Well lots of peanuts have been planted this year and the checkoff will be …
USDA Reports Higher Peanut Acreage and Yields as Harvest Approaches The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest data as the 2025 peanut harvest nears—and the numbers are looking strong for producers. “According to their reports, based on their FSA reports, they say acreage is up 7% higher than last year. …
Peanut Market Quiet as Farmers Await Harvest and Tariff Decisions The U.S. peanut market is currently in a holding pattern as growers across the peanut belt wait to assess what kind of crop is growing beneath the soil. Despite increased peanut acreage in 2025, both domestic and export markets are slow to move. “The peanut market is very quiet right …
Corn Crop Matures Early, Tip-Back and Smaller Kernels Raise Yield Concerns Favorable summer weather across much of the U.S. has led to faster-than-normal corn crop maturity in 2025. While early development can benefit harvest timing, analysts warn it may impact yield quality in subtle but significant ways. “Summer weather has allowed most of the nation’s corn crop to mature ahead …
Peanut Industry Gathers in Albany, Georgia for Joint Shellers and Buying Points Meeting This week, leaders from across the peanut industry will gather in Albany, Georgia, for a joint meeting of the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. “Over 200 people are expected to attend.” This pre-harvest gathering is a key event for the industry, …
