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 Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Peanut Meetings and Ag Event Reminders
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Peanut Crop Update
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 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 …
APRES Meeting This Week
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Florida Cotton Growers Association to Hold Inaugural Meeting
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
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 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, …
Forecasted Yields Up, But Conditions Drop
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
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,” …
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers shared their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. As lawmakers continue putting the next farm bill together, wheat growers will be advocating for these priorities on Capitol Hill. The priorities include: Protecting crop insurance to ensure growers have a strong and reliable safety net assists wheat growers when it’s needed during disasters. They also …
More Crop Estimate Numbers
Tyron Spearman runs through more crop numbers from USDA’s recent plantings report. 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 Producers QuestionsJune 5, …