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Nominations Open for the 2026 Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has announced that nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, which recognizes exceptional young producers for their leadership, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The award honors a Georgia peanut farmer who demonstrates excellence in farm management, environmental and conservation …
National Corn Growers Association Calls for Full Renewal of USMCA to Protect Corn Trade The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is urging the full 16-year renewal of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), emphasizing its essential role in supporting and expanding U.S. corn exports across North America. The organization submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) outlining the agreement’s importance to …
Bangladesh to Purchase $1 Billion in U.S. Soybeans Following New Trade Agreement U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced this week that the Trump Administration has secured a new trade agreement that will significantly boost U.S. soybean exports. The deal marks another key step in expanding global agricultural markets following the administration’s recent trade agreement with China. “America Means Business! …
Contract Grazing Gains Interest as Row Crop Farmers Seek New Income Opportunities Across the country, row crop producers are feeling the financial pressure of high input costs and low commodity prices, which continue to tighten profit margins heading into 2026. With limited optimism for lower costs or stronger crop markets, many farmers are actively exploring alternative income streams to help …
November Grain Market Technical Update: Corn and Soybeans Test Key Levels As we move through the first week of November, analysts are closely watching the technical side of the grain trade, with both corn and soybean futures showing notable movement after recent rallies. December corn futures rallied early in the week, climbing above a major 200-day moving average around the …
U.S.–China Trade Talks and Tariff Reductions Could Boost Pork and Beef Exports As U.S.–China trade discussions continue to evolve, the agricultural industry is watching closely—especially producers of U.S. pork, beef, and soybeans. Ongoing negotiations between the two countries are influencing commodity prices and global market access, with the potential to reshape export opportunities for American farmers and processors. U.S. Meat …
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is celebrating a major milestone for U.S. agriculture following the recent announcement of a U.S.-China trade agreement that includes significant soybean purchases. This development marks a positive turn for U.S. soybean farmers who have faced years of uncertainty in global trade markets. In a statement released last week, ASA President and Kentucky soybean farmer Caleb …
The U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) has taken the opportunity to provide detailed comments ahead of the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The organization emphasized the crucial role that peanut exports play in supporting American farmers and the broader agricultural economy. According to the Federation’s report, peanuts are grown in 13 U.S. states, representing a vital segment of American …
Peanut Industry Faces Data Shortage as USDA Reports Lag Behind Harvest The U.S. peanut industry is facing a serious challenge this harvest season — a lack of up-to-date data on peanut production. Dr. Adam Rabinowitz of Auburn University recently published an article detailing the problem and how it’s impacting farmers’ ability to price their crop and plan for the market. …
President Trump Announces Major Farm-Related Trade Update With China Donald J. Trump recently took to social media to share a significant update on trade talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping, emphasizing farm-sector gains for American producers: “We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved. I was extremely honored by the fact that …
