USDA released their August crop production estimates and they show the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be down three percent compared to last year. But, Tyron Spearman reports the expected area harvested is unchanged. 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 …
Heavy-Duty Tractors and Harvesters See Gains in July
According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. ag tractor monthly unit sales fell in July, but combine sales grew. U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21 percent in July compared to 2021, while combine sales for the month grew 9.2 percent. That’s the second straight month of gains in combines so far this year. Heavy-duty ag …
New Programs Will Be Set in New Farm Bill
During this week’s peanut pre-harvest meetings, the Farm Bill was discussed. Tyron Spearman reports about the various programs that will be set in the new bill. 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 …
Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission Makes Appointments
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced their Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee recently made several appointments of individuals to serve on various Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions. They include: Equine Commission – Cassie Harper and Beth Williams were appointed. Barbara Kelly chose not to be reappointed. Beef Commission – Allen Wiggins, Ernie Ford, Calhoun County, and Chuck Joiner were appointed. Chairman …
National Peanut Board Completes 2023 Budget
The National Peanut Board recently completed their budget for the upcoming year. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Peanut Market Update
According to Tyron Spearman, the peanut market is still holding steady. He runs through the latest numbers in this week’s 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 12, 2026Florida …
Decline in Cotton Condition Ratings
According to the weekly Crop Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this past week took another bite out of cotton condition ratings. Gary Crawford has the details. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what the report says about the peanut crop as of this past Sunday. In Alabama, cotton squaring is at 96 percent, which compares to 97 percent this …
Sending Peanut Butter to Kentucky
Efforts continue to send peanut butter to the flood ravaged areas of Kentucky. Tyron Spearman has more information about that, along with looking at how some in the peanut industry are waiting on information concerning the number of acres actually planted this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Peanut Pre-Harvest Meeting Being Held This Week
A Pre-Harvest Meeting for those in the peanut industry will be held this week in Albany, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports this is a joint effort between the American Peanut Sheller’s Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week is National Farmers Market Week and the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack say it’s in recognition of the role farmers markets play in making more nutritious food available to local communities. This is the 23rd year for National Famers Market Week, which …