Southeast Cotton Growers Share Excitement for New Delta Pine Varieties During the recent Deltapine New Product Evaluator (NPE) Summit held in Florida, growers from across the Southeast had the opportunity to learn more about the newest cotton varieties being released for the 2026 growing season. The event brought together producers, agronomists, and industry leaders to evaluate performance data and discuss …
USDA Awards Peanut Butter Bids to Support Child Nutrition Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the awarding of new peanut butter bids as part of its ongoing support for child nutrition programs and other domestic food distribution efforts. The awards were issued through the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program under solicitation number 1071. These commodity …
AEM Reports Sharp Decline in U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is reporting a significant slowdown in agricultural equipment sales across the United States, highlighting the continued financial pressure facing farmers. According to newly released data, total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped nearly 20 percent, while combine sales declined 35 percent compared …
Corn Market Holds Steady as Ethanol Demand Signals Upside Potential The corn trade has remained relatively lackluster in recent weeks, moving within a defined trading range and lacking a strong directional push. However, underlying fundamentals suggest the market may have the potential to work higher, particularly if demand trends continue to strengthen. One of the most supportive factors for corn …
The practice of baling hay is central to modern agriculture, but its roots extend back to the mid-19th century, when inventive mechanical solutions began to reshape how farmers stored and transported one of their most essential commodities. The earliest hay presses brought new levels of efficiency, reducing labor demands and making it possible to handle hay in compact, manageable bundles. …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights Strong Cull Cow Market at Farm Bureau Convention The Georgia Beef Board recently provided a detailed cattle market update during a breakout session at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The discussion focused on broader economic conditions and, more specifically, the outlook for the cull cow market as producers head into winter and begin planning for 2026. …
Florida Beef Council Sees Big Returns from Sam’s Club E-Commerce Campaign The Florida Beef Council continues to find innovative ways to promote beef to consumers, and a recent e-commerce campaign delivered impressive results. The campaign, which ran from August 15th through September 30th, was built specifically around the Sam’s Club e-commerce platform, targeting Florida consumers during a key seasonal shopping …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Approves 2026 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Checkoff Council has officially approved its 2026 Beef Checkoff marketing plan, setting priorities and budgets for the year ahead. The decision came during the council’s final quarterly board meeting of the year, a meeting traditionally focused on planning for the future of beef promotion and education in …
Deltapine Introduces Class of 26 Cotton Varieties for the Southeast Deltapine has officially released its Class of 26 cotton varieties at the annual Deltapine New Product Evaluator Summit held in Hollywood, Florida this past week. The event showcased the latest advancements in genetics and trait technology, with a strong focus on yield performance, fiber quality, and disease resistance tailored to …
FDA Conditionally Approves New Topical Treatment for Screwworm and Cattle Fever Tick The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the conditional approval of a new topical medicine designed to help protect U.S. cattle from two serious parasitic threats. Exzolt Cattle-CA1 has been approved for the prevention and treatment of larval infestations of New World Screwworm (NWS) and is also …
