Farmland prices and farm equipment sales declined in the August Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index. The overall index fell for the fifth straight month, for August slumped to 44.0 from 46.0 in July. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. The region’s farmland price index for August declined to 60.0 from July’s …
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
Ukraine is shipping more grain under a U.N.-Turkey brokered deal in a hopeful sign for global food shortages. But experts caution that it may not be enough. State Department Spokesman Ned Price calls the latest grain exports from Ukraine “unambiguously a good thing”. “Ships are once again sailing from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. At the latest count, more than 20 …
Peanut Producers Encouraged to Write Letters to EPA
Tri-State Peanut Specialists are encouraging peanut producers to write letters to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tyron Spearman reports the EPA is trying to revoke on food use tolerances for remaining organic phosphates. Peanut producers are depending on two of them to fight Thrips in peanuts. Tyron Spearman has more on this. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Lower Week Ahead Expected for Grain Futures
Indications are for a lower week ahead for many grain futures. Mark Oppold explains why, along with a reminder about a big livestock auction taking place this week. 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 …
More Details Announced About Peanut Crop Acreage Prediction
More details have been announced on the crop acreage prediction for this year. However, there has been no certified acres published as of yet. USDFA says it will be after August 22nd. Tyron Spearman gives us the breakdown for the National acreage, as well as Alabama, Florida, and Georgia acreage. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
FSA Delays Crop Report Until August 22nd
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced it is delaying the release of the Crop Acreage Report for the 2022 crop year. The report was originally scheduled to be released on August 12th. Tyron Spearman gives more details about when the report will be released. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
Now that both the U.S. Senate and House have passed the Inflation Reduction Act, it only awaits the signature of President Biden. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed the passage of the Act, which they note will deliver $19.5 billion in new conservation funding to support climate-smart agriculture. Funding from the Act is designed to will bolster new steps …
It’s Harvest Time in Peanut World!
Tyron Spearman reports it’s harvest time in peanut world! Tyron gives an update on the peanut crop in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. He also updates what the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has to report for the peanut crop across the United States. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Mexico Discussed at Peanut Pre-Harvest Meeting
At the recent Pre-Sheller’s Buying Point meeting, Mexico was discussed, and the market potential for Expansion. Tyron Spearman has more on this. 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 12, …
Countries Who Buy U.S. Peanuts
There are various countries who buy U.S peanuts each year. Today Tyron Spearman looks at who some of the top buyers are. 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 12, …