The USDA August crop report comes out later this week and some are already looking ahead and what may it may show. Mark Oppold notes there could be some surprises in the corn numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Farm Bill May Be in for an Extension
The 2018 Farm Bill officially expires September 30, 2023. And while efforts are underway to get a new bill put together, there are some who feel it won’t be ready by that date. Tyron Spearman reports that means there could be an extension. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Corn Used for Ethanol Down Compared to Last Year
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year. The amount of corn used to make fuel alcohol was 442.5 million bushels during June, up from 439 million in May. But that was down from the 444.2 million bushels processed during the same month in 2022. The bulk of the …
Peanut Exports are Down Slightly
A new report notes the export of U.S. peanuts is down slightly. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Cotton Futures Could End the Week Strong
Weather and other factors have been affecting the cotton trade. But according to Mark Oppold, they could end the week strong. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Cotton Growers Need to Communicate Needs with Extension Agents, Specialists
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to stay in contact with their local Extension agent and state specialists as the production season winds down. This year’s crop is at least 10 days behind, which means producers need to be vigilant in maintaining their crop’s needs through the next couple of …
Peanut Crop Looks Good, Could Use Rain
According to the latest report, the peanut crop looks pretty good at this time. But as Tyron Spearman reports, many fields could use a good rain. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Peanut Research Foundation Releases Report
According to a new report, the Peanut Research Foundation took progressive strides forward in 2022. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
August Could be Tough on the Soybean Crop
August could be a volatile month for some commodities on the trading floor. Mark Oppold explains why this could be true for soybeans and what they will be looking at this month. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Seal of Cotton Turns 50
A familiar trademark is turning fifty. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Seal of Cotton trademark from Cotton Incorporated is turning 50 this year. It was created back in 1973 to show that a product contained cotton. Within the first year, about 18 percent of Americans could identify the trademark. By the 1980’s that number was up …