Battle over Atrazine Continues

Dan Corn, Environment, Field Crops, Pest/Pest Control

Late last month, the Environmental Protection Agency reopened the finalized reregistration of atrazine. The EPA proposes an extremely low ecological level of concern value for atrazine of just 3.4 parts per billion, down from the scientifically proven 15 parts per billion, according to Gary Marshall, Triazine Network Co-Chair and retired Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO. “In 2019, the EPA agreed …

Quiet Peanut Market

Dan Peanuts

For most of this year’s growing season, the peanut market has been quiet. And according to Tyron Spearman, that quiet trend continues. 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, …

U.S. Cotton Production Will Fall, Average Prices Could Stay High

Dan Cotton

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. cotton production this year will come in lower than last year. And a story from Gary Crawford notes that could mean higher prices. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski has more numbers from the new forecast for U.S. cotton production and ending stocks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Peanut Meetings and Ag Event Reminders

Dan Peanuts

There are a variety of peanut-related meetings and other agricultural events coming up the next couple of weeks. Tyron Spearman runs through the list of dates you may want to add to your calendar. 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 …

Peanut Crop Update

Dan Peanuts

Recent rains in some parts of the Southeast have helped with crops in those areas. Tyron Spearman has more information from this week’s peanut crop update. 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 …

APRES Meeting This Week

Dan Peanuts

The American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) is meeting this week in Dallas, TX. Tyron Spearman has more information about the 54th annual meeting, which will focus on managing risk and promoting sustainability in peanuts. The APRES meeting is being held July 12-14 at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel in Dallas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Florida Cotton Growers Association to Hold Inaugural Meeting

Dan Cotton, Florida

Cotton producers in Florida are invited to attend the first annual meeting of the Florida Cotton Growers Association. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6pm Central Time at the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna, Florida. All Florida cotton producers and associated businesses are invited to attend to learn about the purpose of the association …

Half of U.S. Peanut Crop is Pegging

Dan Peanuts

According to USDA’s latest crop update, half of the U.S. peanut crop is now pegging. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. 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, …

Forecasted Yields Up, But Conditions Drop

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

While the latest USDA numbers indicate a slight rise in projected yields for many crops, Mark Oppold reports condition ratings for some of those crops are lower due to the hot, dry weather. 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, …

USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage

Dan Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, Wheat

The June 30 acreage report from USDA shows farmers planted slightly less acres than last year. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says USDA will resurvey some planted acreage, which could change the data. “USDA’s June 30 acreage report indicates that for the ’22-23 crop year, farmers planted 237.8 million acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton,” …