Grain Analysts Tracking Weather Conditions

Dan Corn, Economy, Field Crops

Grain analysts are closely watching the crop progress reports each week. Mark Oppold explains why weather conditions have a lot to do with that. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Efforts Continue to Write a New Farm Bill

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

Congressional members in the Agriculture Committee’s continue efforts to write a new Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman updates where things currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill

Dan Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Field Crops, Legislative

by Sabrina Halvorson The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) wants to see more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. In an interview, IFPA Vice President of U.S. Government Relations, Rebeckah Adcock pointed out the differences in funding for things like fresh produce versus row crops. “All parts of agriculture are important. But since USDA says fruits and vegetables …

Final Planting Deadline for Peanuts is This Week

Dan Peanuts

The final planting deadline for peanuts is coming up this week. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Traders Watching Crop Progress

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Trade, Wheat

As a good majority of crops being grown have been planted, many traders are now focusing on the weekly crop progress reports. Mark Oppold explains why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Over 85% of Peanut Crop Has Been Planted

Dan Peanuts

The latest numbers from USDA indicate that over 85% of the U.S. peanut crop has been planted. Tyron Spearman looks at where things stand here in the Southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Southern Peanut Growers Conference Scheduled for July 27-29

Dan Peanuts

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) and Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers and industry leaders that the early bird registration deadline for this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference is June 30. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the GPC, highlights what attendees can expect at this year’s event at its new location. “We’re excited to have the …

Nutrient Needs for Cotton

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team remind producers about early-season nutrient needs. Most, if not all, of this year’s crop has been planted. It requires a steady amount of nutrients to continue growing. Glen Harris, University of Georgia (UGA) professor and Extension agronomist in environmental soil and fertilizer, focuses on the two main …

Peanuts Pack a Punch Against Alzheimer’s

Dan Peanuts, This Land of Ours

How peanuts pack a punch in the fight against Alzheimer’s. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than six million Americans. There’s now growing evidence that peanuts can help address this disease by supporting brain health. The Peanut Institute says it boils down to the nutritional makeup of peanuts. First, peanuts have high levels of niacin …