By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo’s annual field day was a success, even if it got postponed for a couple of weeks. Growers and industry leaders flocked to the Darrell Williams Research Farm in Moultrie, Georgia, on Tuesday to learn about various research being conducted at Expo. It was a “great day,” says Chip Blalock , executive director of …
More Numbers from USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
The July Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released last week by USDA. Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from this report, which notes usage of peanuts for candy saw a good increase. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Cotton, Peanut Crop Update
Some beneficial rains have been seen in various areas of the cotton belt. And according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the condition of the crop has improved some, but it’s still below where it was this time last year. And Rippey looks at what the USDA’s Crop Progress Report says about the peanut crop as of this past Sunday. In Alabama, cotton squaring …
More Peanut Stocks Compared to Last Year
According to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report, there are more peanuts in commercial storage right now than there were at this time last year. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Joint Peanut Meeting Being Held This Week
The American Peanut Sheller’s Association and National Buying Points Association will be meeting jointly to discuss a variety of issues. Tyron Spearman has a preview of this week’s meeting. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
Promoting a certain type of cooking oil for chefs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. United Soybean Board farmer-leaders recently met with a group of professional chefs to promote the use of high oleic soybean oil in the restaurant and food service industries. Chuck Prellwitz is a soy checkoff leader from Wisconsin who took part in the event. …
Recent Rains Affecting Crops in Some Areas
While we’ve seen recent rains in areas of the Southeast that has needed it, other areas continue to be a bit dry. But according to Mark Oppold, recent rains in parts of the Midwest may have been a bit too much for areas that were previously dry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Preparing for Next Crop Report
USDA puts a lot of work into assembling the monthly crop reports. Mark Oppold notes efforts are already underway to get the August numbers ready to go. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
GCC, UGA Extension: Watch for Target Spot, Areolate Mildew
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension caution growers about the potential for an increase in diseases, especially as more rain impacts the Southeast. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, highlights a pair of diseases producers should be wary of – target spot and areolate mildew. “Prior to this change in weather we’ve …
Farm Bill Hot Topic at Annual Peanut Meeting
By Clint Thompson A collection of Southeast peanut farmers and industry leaders at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference last weekend allowed for in-depth talks and discussion centered around topics pertinent to the industry’s future. The Farm Bill was especially emphasized. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, discussed the importance of growers attending these events and providing …