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Peanut Consumption Forecast Higher, Exports Lower

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts

In his report yesterday, Tyron Spearman noted the new USDA numbers show more peanuts will be produced this year than first thought. Today he looks at more of that report, which also shows while consumption of peanuts is expected to be higher in the U.S., exports are forecast to be lower.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …

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More Peanuts Expected this Year

Dan Peanuts

There is a new number when it comes to the amount of peanuts expected from the 2024 crop. Tyron Spearman reports the average yield is up one percent from last month’s prediction. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Weekly Cotton and Peanut Harvest Update

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly crop report shows that as of this past Sunday, cotton and peanut harvest has ended in some states. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey runs through the updated cotton numbers.  And Rippey has a peanut harvest update. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut harvests were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday:  …

UGA Cotton Agronomist Discusses Cover Crop Options for Growers

Clint Thompson Cotton

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the benefits of implementing cover crops on their farms. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed cover crops as his producers are on the verge of concluding this season’s harvests. “It seems like it’s making a little bit of a resurgence. …

American Agriculture

American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Field Crops, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the 1850s, there was a great push, migration to the west, finally crossing the Mississippi River and settling in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Farmers arriving from many different regions of the U .S. brought their special agricultural ideas with them. Those producers who had settled in New England and …

The Peanut Institute

The Peanut Institute Involved with Various Research Efforts

Dan Peanuts, Research

The Peanut Institute is a non-profit organization supporting nutrition research and educational programs that encourage healthy lifestyles including peanuts and peanut butter. And according to a story Tyron Spearman, their research efforts continue in various areas.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Grain Traders Looking at Possible Factors

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

With a new Administration set to begin in about two months, grain traders are already looking ahead at what could take place. Mark Oppold has more details.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Cost Down to Raise 2025 Corn Crop

Dan Corn, Economy, Field Crops

Looking ahead to the 2025 corn crop, one company says the cost to raise that crop is down. Farmers National Company (FNC) says 2025 crop inputs are expected to see a slight reduction compared to 2024.  While some farms may experience increased costs for specific reasons, such as adding lime, improving drainage, or boosting fertility, the overall picture suggests a …

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Higher Peanut Crop Estimate, Price Update

Dan Peanuts, USDA-NASS

The November Crop Production Forecast from USDA/NASS showed higher peanut production numbers from both last month and last year. Tyron Spearman notes yield projections vary in the different states, and there’s not any real changes to the prices being offered at this time. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …