Climate Smart Commodities and Rural Economies

During his visit to the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained how he sees climate smart commodities and practices as key to improving rural economies. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Peanut Harvest Underway in Some Areas

USDA’s latest crop condition report indicates the peanut crop looks good in most areas of the Southeast. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest report, which also indicates harvest is underway in some areas. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

More Projections for 2022 Corn, Soybean Crops

Another survey was released by a firm looking at the 2022 U.S. corn and soybean production. Mark Oppold has more information about that, along with an update from a recent cattle sale. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Hoping Peanut Export Business Comes Back

While export of U.S. peanuts are good, many would like to see them come back to the levels they once were. Tyron Spearman looks at where they currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Projected Corn Yields Fall, Soybeans May Too

Due to various weather conditions across the country, projected corn yields are being affected. And according to a story from Mark Oppold, soybean yields may too. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Where the Peanut Came From

It’s good to sometimes look back at where things actual got their start. Today, Tyron Spearman looks back at the peanut and peanut butter, and how they both began. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Further Adjustments Needed for Peanut Crop Totals

Due to weather conditions this year, the acreage of peanuts is down from earlier numbers. According to Tyron Spearman, this means further adjustments are going to be needed for production totals. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Heavy Rains in South Could Lead to Crop Damage

Crop damage from the recent excessive rains over some areas of the South/Southeast may very well be possible. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Peanut Market Update

There are a few improvements being found with peanut pricing over the past few days. Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

USDA to Measure Small Grain Production

Efforts are underway by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to take a comprehensive look into the 2022 production and supply of small grains, including wheat, oats, barley, and rye. A sample of producers from around the country received Agricultural Survey questionnaires from NASS. “The small grains industry is an important part of U.S. agriculture. It is crucial for all involved …