Applications for the Peanut Efficiency Award will close soon. Tyron Spearman shares more. Click HERE for application information.
Expecting a Large Number of Cicadas
Some say millions, some billions, while other note trillions are coming. But as Mark Oppold reports, they will be noisy.
Cotton Planting Progress
Cotton planting is underway in some areas, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest cotton planting numbers. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), here is where cotton and peanut planting progress across the Southeast stood as of this past Sunday: In Alabama cotton planted was 3 percent, which compares to 5 percent at this time …
Peanut Industry Update: Withdrawn Contracts and Farm Bill Disparities
There is movement in the peanut marketing world, Tyron Spearman has more.
Cotton Market Shows Movement
There has been movement in the cotton market, Tyron Spearman reports.
GCC Announces Second Annual Summer Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds growers and industry leaders to mark their calendars for their second annual summer meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Statesboro, Georgia. Taylor Sills, GCC executive director, discusses what the commission has in store for attendees at this summer’s meeting. “Last year we did our first Georgia Cotton Commission mid-year meeting over in Statesboro, Georgia. …
Branch Inducted to Hall of Fame
University of Georgia peanut researcher, Bill Branch was recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame for shaping the peanut industry with his innovative peanut breeding program. Tyron Spearman has more.
Registration Open for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 17 to July 19 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s theme is entitled, “Rollin’ on the River.” The three-day event will be held at the hotel and will provide attendees …
Hoping for Better Market Performance This Week
Last week was pretty disappointing for many financial and commodity markets. Due to that, Mark Oppold notes traders are hoping for a better market performance this week.
The Incredible Sustainable Peanut
Peanuts are an incredibly sustainable crop, with data being collected to quantify the impact. Tyron Spearman has more.