Both the cotton and peanut crops continue to develop. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, there was an overall improvement in the cotton condition this past week. Rippey has the latest outlook for cotton squaring and setting bolls. And Rippey has the latest look at peanut pegging and condition for the week ending July 19, 2020. In Alabama, 88% of …
Who’s Buying U.S. Peanuts?
We told you last week that a new report showed record numbers for exports of U.S. peanuts, but where are they all going? Tyron Spearman runs through the list of buyers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Survey Shows Growing Consumer Demand for Sustainable Practices
MEMPHIS, TENN. – (July 16, 2020) – A recent global survey shows 54% of sustainability leaders at apparel and textile brands say they’ve seen their customers’ demands for environmentally sustainable practices and products increase since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. But 59% said they believe customers will still continue to prioritize price when making purchases. The U.S. Cotton Trust …
Thursday’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is a Go
The 2020 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will be held this Thursday, July 23. Farmers are invited to stop by to obtain practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies. And while this year’s event will have a different look due to COVID-19, Sunbelt Expo Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Becca Turner says it …
U.S., Japan Organic Trade Pact Now Includes Livestock
The USDA says livestock is now added to the list of products included in the organic trade arrangement between the U.S. and Japan. The Fence Post Dot Com says livestock can now be certified to either country’s organic standards for sale as organic in both markets. “Opening new markets for America’s organic farmers and ranchers continues to be a priority …
Most Meat Production Expected to Increase
A July report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting production increases in most meat sectors. Stephanie Ho has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn, Soybeans
Since 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean farmers. These producers support the international promotion of U.S. beef, pork and lamb by investing a portion of their checkoff dollars in market development efforts conducted by the U.S. Meat …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-17-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 17, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,700 head compared to 13,236 last week and 12,859 year ago. Compared to one week …
FDACS Encourages Horse Community to be Vigilant of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is encouraging Florida’s horse community to be vigilant of Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), a serious viral disease that can affect horses, birds, and humans and cause neurological injury and death. FDACS officials recently confirmed the state’s ninth equine case of EEE this year, in a yearling Standardbred filly …
Peanut Exports Setting New Records
A new report shows record numbers for peanut exports. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, U.S. peanut exports are up over 40% in the past 10 months. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …