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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
Georgia Peanut Deliveries Near Completion as Market Holds Steady The Federal State Inspection Service across Georgia is reporting continued progress in the state’s peanut harvest, with producers delivering a total of 3,496,000 tons of peanuts so far this season. That figure represents 93.6% of the current crop estimate, indicating the harvest is nearing completion but remains slightly behind last year’s …
China’s Shifting Soybean Commitment Raises Market Uncertainty Uncertainty surrounding China’s commitment to purchase 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans continues to weigh heavily on the soybean market. What was once expected to be a firm deadline has instead become a moving target, complicating planning for producers, traders, and exporters across the agricultural supply chain. The deadline for China to meet …
Agriculture’s Early Push Toward the West As America grew in its earliest decades, farming advanced steadily alongside the movement of settlers. In an American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains that agriculture continued its western migration soon after early colonists established themselves. As pioneers crossed the Appalachians and sought new opportunities, they brought farming with them, shaping the agricultural character …
USDA Releases Details on $12 Billion Bridge Payments for Farmers With the announcement of the $12 billion bridge payment program, farmers across the country now have clearer insight into how this financial assistance will be distributed. According to USDA, $11 billion of the total funding will go directly to producers of major row crops, offering short-term relief as growers navigate …
