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Georgia Peanut Farm Show Recognizes More Industry Leaders and Farmers The Georgia Peanut Farm Show, recently held at the Comfort Conference Center at the University of Georgia, continued its tradition of honoring leadership, service, and excellence within the peanut industry. In addition to the awards highlighted earlier, several more recognitions were presented during the luncheon program, celebrating individuals who have …
Deltapine Highlights Cotton Varietal Options for Growers in 2026 Deltapine is offering cotton growers a wide range of varietal options heading into the 2026 season, with a strong focus on adaptability, yield potential, and early-season performance. We caught up with Vint Hicks, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, to learn more about what producers in the lower Southeast can expect. According to …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Draws Over 1,000 Farmers, Honors Industry Leaders The Georgia Peanut Farm Show in Tifton proved to be a major success, drawing more than 1,000 farmers from across the peanut belt. Held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the event showcased the strength and innovation of Georgia’s peanut industry while providing growers with valuable …
The Rise of Soybeans in U.S. Agriculture Soybeans may seem ubiquitous in today’s American agriculture, but their widespread cultivation is a relatively recent phenomenon. According to Mark Oppold, host of American Agriculture History Minute, soybeans were not widely grown in the United States until the early 1930s. World War II and the Soybean Boom The rapid rise of soybeans in …
Joseph Dart: A Pioneer in American Agriculture Joseph Dart, though born in Connecticut, left a lasting mark on American agriculture after moving to Buffalo, New York. Dart is best remembered for his groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the storage and transportation of grain in the United States. The First Machine-Powered Grain Elevator In 1842, Dart introduced the first machine-powered grain elevator …
Disease prevention is key to ensuring a successful peanut crop, especially as growers across the Southeast face tighter rotations and ongoing weather uncertainty. To help farmers prepare for the upcoming season, we caught up with Jacob Smith, Technical Service Representative with BASF, to discuss what peanut growers should be considering when it comes to disease management. According to Smith, many …
Railroads Spark a Wheat Boom In the late 19th century, wheat production in the United States expanded rapidly as new railroad lines connected farms to distant markets. These rail connections made it possible to move large volumes of grain efficiently, fueling a dramatic transformation in American agriculture. Between 1875 and 1890, this expansion gave rise to massive wheat operations known …
Coming up this week, peanut producers and agricultural professionals from across the region are invited to attend the Georgia Peanut Farm Show, taking place this Thursday at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. The annual event is a key stop on the agricultural calendar and offers farmers the chance to prepare for the upcoming peanut season. …
USDA Releases January 2026 Cotton Production Report for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its January Cotton Production Report for 2026, offering an updated look at national and regional cotton output. The report reflects reduced production expectations compared to both the previous forecast and the 2024 crop year, with notable impacts across …
New Dietary Guidelines Released Amid Concerns Over America’s Chronic Health Crisis New Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released as national leaders continue to sound the alarm over the state of public health in the United States. Dr. Ben Carson, who has been working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a national advisor for nutrition, health, and housing, addressed …
