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New Study Shows Peanuts Could Significantly Improve Memory and Brain Health This may be one of the most important pieces of peanut-related news in years. A groundbreaking study from the Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in the Netherlands has found that the regular consumption of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts can significantly improve brain vascular function and memory. The findings were …
USDA NASS Releases November 2025 Cotton Production Forecast for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its November 1, 2025 Cotton Production Report, offering updated insight into production trends across the Southeast. The report highlights increases in national yield expectations but notable declines in cotton output for key southeastern states. USDA NASS statistician …
China’s Aging Population Could Reduce Long-Term Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports According to Bottom Line analysts, shifting demographic trends in China could significantly influence long-term U.S. agricultural trade. As China’s population continues to age and its birth rate declines, demand for food, feed grains, and livestock products could shrink in the years ahead. “something to keep in mind regarding long-term …
Where Forest Meets Prairie: Iowa’s Agricultural Crossroads Iowa sits at one of North America’s most remarkable natural boundaries — the meeting point of the great eastern forests and the vast western prairies. This was no sharp dividing line, but a gradual shift in the landscape. In Iowa, however, trees finally gave way to endless miles of tallgrass prairie, marking the …
Senators Boozman and Booker Unveil Bipartisan Draft to Regulate Digital Commodities U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a discussion draft of legislation that could reshape the regulation of digital commodities in the United States. This proposal builds on the CLARITY Act, which passed the House …
American Peanut Council Strengthens Trade Ties with Mexico to Boost U.S. Exports The American Peanut Council (APC) has spent the past week in Mexico City, working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deepen trade partnerships and strengthen relationships with key industry leaders. The goal of this mission was clear — to continue building mutually rewarding partnerships and expand …
USDA’s Texas Sterile Fly Facility: Progress Needed in Fight Against New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this year its commitment to fund the construction of a sterile fly production facility in Texas, part of an ongoing effort to eradicate the new world screwworm. This initiative is a key component of the USDA’s broader plan to …
Traders Anticipate Market Shifts Ahead of November USDA Crop Report After a two-month data gap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release its long-awaited crop report, which could bring significant movement to the grain markets. The last official supply and demand report was issued on September 12, leaving traders, exporters, and producers without updated figures during the …
National Peanut Board and American Peanut Council to Host Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. The National Peanut Board (NPB) — the farmer-funded checkoff program dedicated to promoting U.S. peanuts at home and abroad — has announced details for its upcoming Winter Conference, held December 9–11 in Washington, D.C. The event will be conducted in partnership with the American Peanut Council, …
Senate Passes USDA Funding and Farm Bill Extension in Measure to Reopen Government As part of efforts to reopen the federal government, the U.S. Senate has passed a funding measure that provides USDA appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and includes an extension of farm bill programs set to expire at the end of the year. The measure also extends federal …
