Last week, Tyron Spearman ran through some of the new numbers in the latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. Today, he looks more at the peanut usage numbers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Poultry Industry’s Economic Impact Revealed in New Study
According to an updated economic impact study, the U.S. poultry industry continues to play a vital role in the nation’s economy. Rusty Halvorson has more details. The U.S. poultry industry continues to play a vital role in the nation’s economy, according to an updated economic impact study. released by key industry groups, including the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) …
Tracking Agricultural Commodities after 10 Months
In his continuing effort to track agricultural commodities, Mark Oppold looks at where a few of them currently stand after trading for ten months this year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Pork Herd Contractions Slowing in Most Regions
A new Q4 2024 pork report from Rabobank says improved profitability is slowing herd contractions in most regions. However, producers are taking a cautious approach to expansion. Disease pressure in parts of Europe, South Korea, and Southeast Asia are slowing production growth, as are U.S. slaughter constraints and EU regulatory headwinds. Questions around consumer sentiment and pork demand are also …
SPECIAL ALERT: Gov. Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers
(GAC/ATLANTA, GA/Nov. 01, 2024) — Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority (GDA) for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This funding will provide essential financial assistance …
Meat Sales are Surging
Led by fresh beef. meat sales are surging. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Meatpacking Companies to Pay Fines in Brazil
According to a story from the Associated Press, various meatpacking companies have been fined in Brazil. Rusty Halvorson reports this is regarding where cattle are being raised in that country. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Proceeding with Caution
Due to a variety of factors, many traders are proceeding with caution here at the end of the week. Mark Oppold explains why. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
American Family Farms Going Broke
Across the country, skyrocketing prices, wages and operating costs have shuttered hundreds of thousands of American farms. MSN reports in the past five years alone, over 140,000 American farms have tilled for the last time. Going back to 1950, 66% of all U.S. farms — 3.75 million farms in total — have stopped producing. The number of acres farmed has …