corn

Corn Trade Potential

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Soybeans

Soybean Trade Update: Holiday Slowdown Continues as Corn Finds Support in Ethanol Demand We have updated the soybean trade, and daily trade volume continues to move at a very slow pace. With Christmas coming tomorrow and the New Year’s holiday arriving just a week later, many market participants have already stepped to the sidelines. Seasonal factors are clearly at play, …

hand-harvesting corn

National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours

A Tradition Born from Necessity From the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn by hand was more than a skill—it was essential for farmers across the United States. Before modern machinery, families relied on hand-harvesting techniques to gather one of the nation’s most important crops. This labor-intensive process required not only endurance and speed but also precision, making corn husking …

trading

Trading Days Winding Down

Dan Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Soybeans

Holiday Trading Slows as Soybean Market Faces Ongoing Pressure Active trading days are becoming fewer and fewer as the holiday season approaches. With Christmas falling on Thursday and the New Year’s holiday following shortly after, market activity is beginning to thin. Many traders have already evened up their accounts and are effectively stepping back for the final weeks of the …

Cotton

Economist provides outlook for cotton producers for 2026 at Deltapine NPE Summit

Dan Cotton, Economy

Incremental Cotton Demand Growth Could Deliver Big Gains for Producers During the recent Deltapine New Product Evaluator (NPE) Summit in Hollywood, Florida, cotton producers heard a clear message about the future of the cotton market: incremental growth matters. Dr. Darren Hudson, Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness at Texas Tech University, shared an economic outlook that emphasized the …

Peanut Butter Challenge

Florida Peanut Butter Challenge

Dan Florida, Peanuts

Florida Peanut Butter Challenge Sets New Record for Hunger Relief From creamy to crunchy, thousands of jars of peanut butter are finding their way into Florida homes this season thanks to the generosity of residents statewide. The annual Florida Peanut Butter Challenge once again proved the power of community collaboration, helping feed families one jar at a time during the …

peanut production

USDA/NASS Forecast For This Years Peanut Crop

Dan Commodities, Economy, Peanuts

USDA Updates Peanut Production Forecast as Markets Watch Supply and Demand The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released another forecast for peanut production from the most recent crop year. While expectations remain largely unchanged for now, industry observers believe adjustments may be coming as final numbers continue to take shape. USDA did not lower its …

Deltapine varieties

Growers share their outlook for new Deltapine varieties for 2026

Dan Cotton

Southeast Cotton Growers Share Excitement for New Deltapine 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 what …

peanut butter

USDA/AMS Purchasing Peanut Butter

Dan Economy, Peanuts, USDA-AMS

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 …

corn market

Corn Trade Update

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Trade

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 …

Deltapine Releases 2026 Lineup at NPE Summit in Florida

Dan Cotton

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 …