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American Soybean Association Calls for Additional Sales to China

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Soybeans, Tariff, Trade

The American Soybean Association is calling for the Trump Administration to prioritize soybean exports in upcoming trade talks with China. The ASA called for these additional purchases of soybeans in a letter to the White House with the additional request of removing the remaining 10% retaliatory tariff on U.S. imports into China. ASA President Scott Metzger said, “Farmers continue to …

farmers

Farmers Concerns Prior To Planting

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Trade

A group of agricultural organizations is asking for more help in the agricultural area as planting season begins in earnest all across America. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent fuel and fertilizer prices skyrocketing and farmers are bothered being strained in a foreign farm economy that already had its back against the wall due to record inflation, trade uncertainty, rapidly declining …

early American agriculture

Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours, Trade, Wheat

International trade played a powerful role in shaping agriculture in early America. Long before the United States became a global agricultural powerhouse, colonial farmers and traders were already responding to international markets. In the early 1700s, demand from Europe for both natural resources and food helped drive economic growth across several regions of the American colonies. From the booming fur …

peanut proud festival

Peanut Proud Festival Coming Up

Dan Agri-Business, Events, Peanuts

Mark your calendar from March the 28th from 9 until Midnight almost and Blakely, Georgia. It’s the Peanut Proud Festival. Everyone’s invited to attend a parade lots of entertainment and lots of fun. We’ve been working on the 2.0 farm bill good news. In addition the bill includes important provisions Related to international and emergency food assistance that will be utilizing peanuts and peanut …

Peanut Standards Board

Nominees Wanted For Peanut Standards Board

Dan Agri-Business, Peanuts

The Department of Agriculture is seeking nominees for the Peanut Standards Board. They’ll fill seats on that board. Six producers and six industry reps will be assigned this year. They will be working with the Farm Bill as authorized to form this Peanut Standards Board. What do they do? They recommend updates on the minimum quality standards for U.S. peanuts, the food safety requirements and …

grain

Grain and Livestock Futures Weaker

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain and livestock futures remain weaker, though we think they’ll be more stable as we move toward Friday. A disappointing February soybean crush number only adds to uncertainty in the soybean complex, President Trump hinting that that March 31st meeting in Beijing could be delayed if China doesn’t help with security in the Strait of Hormuz. A delay in that meeting only delays a …

cotton

USDA Releases Domestic and Global Cotton Supply and Demand Outlook For March

Dan Cotton, Economy

USDA has released the Domestic and Global Cotton Supply and Demand Outlook for the month of March. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains, “Overall, pretty small changes in cotton both globally and domestically this month. We raised our production forecast for Brazil by 800,000 bales. That’s mainly based on data reported within the country. On the other hand, we lowered …

peanut

A Look Within The Peanut Market

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Peanuts

Checking on the peanut market this week. Good news for farmers. They do have something offered at buying points. Peanut buying points are reporting that peanut contracts are now available for the 26 peanut crop. Contracts were started out on runners at $415 per ton. The tonnage is not limited. Contract offers for Virginia type peanuts was $425. Some farmers of course need …

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GCC Executive Director Reminds Growers About Farmer Bridge Assistance Deadline

Dan Agri-Business, Cotton, Funding, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is reminding growers about a key deadline. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Peanut Contracts Available For Crop to Be Planted

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Peanuts

Peanut buying points are reporting that peanut contracts are available for the new peanut crop. Contracts for runner type peanuts now at $415 per ton. That is for the new crop that is about to be planted. Tonnage is not limited on that number. The contract offers Virginia type peanuts up to $425 per ton. Some farmers need their contracts to secure …