Fall Armyworms Emerging Ahead of Schedule Producers across the Southeast are being urged to stay vigilant as early signs of fall armyworm activity begin to surface. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Specialist at the University of Georgia, shared recent developments suggesting the pest may be arriving sooner than usual. Reports are coming in not just from Georgia, but …
Board Unanimously Supports FY-26 Program of Work and Budget The National Peanut Board (NPB) convened its July board and committee meetings on July 8–9, 2025, at the Kimpton® Hotel Arras in Asheville, North Carolina. During the session, board members unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 (FY-26) Program of Work and a $13.42 million budget aimed at strengthening the future of …
Breakthrough Cottonseed Varieties Announced Corteva™ Agriscience has announced the release of two new PhytoGen® Cottonseed varieties for the 2026 growing season—PHY 357 W3FE and PHY 433 W3FE. These upland cotton varieties are broadly adapted to meet the needs of growers across the cotton belt, with a focus on enhancing both yield potential and fiber quality. Reporting by Dale Sandlin, Southeast …
A Long-Awaited Breakthrough for American Beef Producers Following last week’s landmark announcement that Australia will finally open its market to U.S. beef imports, Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), offered key insights into the development. This decision marks the resolution of a trade issue that has lingered for two decades, despite a …
USDA Delivers $675 Million in Disaster Relief to Florida Agriculture In a major step to support farmers and ranchers across the southeastern United States, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of $675 million in federal disaster relief funding. This allocation is specifically aimed at assisting agricultural producers in Florida and the broader Southeast who have suffered devastating …
A Look Back: Key Turning Points in American Agriculture From horsepower to genetic engineering—three revolutions that redefined the American farm In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on the three most transformative revolutions in U.S. farming history. These turning points have shaped the way American agriculture operates, from the earliest innovations to cutting-edge science. The First Revolution: Industrial …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 25, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 25, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,285 head compared to 11,190 last week and 10,899 last …
Farmland Holds Steady Amid Commodity Market Volatility Despite uncertainties surrounding commodity prices and farm profitability in 2025, agricultural land values across the United States have shown exceptional resilience. According to Farmers National Company, farmland remains a solid investment, with values holding steady even in the face of broader economic challenges. — Mark Oppold, Southeast AgNet reports: Strong Demand Meets Limited …
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is celebrating a major victory for American cattle producers following the reopening of the Australian market to U.S. beef exports. For the first time in two decades, Australia will allow imports of both fresh and frozen beef from the United States, marking a significant shift …
USDA Export Data Shows Wheat and Soybean Gains, Corn Slips The latest export inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals notable shifts in American grain movement to international markets. According to data highlighted by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, wheat and soybean inspections for offshore delivery rose significantly over the past week, while corn shipments declined. …
