While peanut harvest continues, cotton harvest is trying to get underway in some areas of the Southeast. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes cool, wet weather has delayed crop development. In Alabama, only 64 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, which compares to 78 percent last year and 84 percent is the 5-year average. Cotton harvested is at …
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Coming in January
The National Cotton Council is excited to announce that the NCC-coordinated 2022 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, is set for January 4-6 at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The event will offer attendees timely updates on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. Registration costs for the 2022 BWCC before December 16 are: $200 for …
Shelled Peanut Stocks Still Falling
The recent USDA Stocks and Processing Report indicates that shelled peanut stocks continue to fall. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Peanut Usage Drops
USDA’s latest Stocks and Processing Report is showing peanut usage is down over five percent. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, this is partly due to labor shortages and logistical supply chain issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
GPC Promoting Peanuts Through Multiple Sports Outlets
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is partnering with multiple sports organizations this fall to promote Georgia peanuts. Jessie Bland, manager of promotions and marketing at GPC, discusses the importance of GPC’s working relationship with such organizations as the Atlanta Braves, NASCAR and college football teams like the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern. “The Georgia …
Peanut Farmer Talks to Lawmakers
Meredith McNair Rogers, a peanut farmer from of Camilla, Georgia, recently spoke at a roundtable hosted by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Peanut Crop Update
With harvest underway in many areas, Tyron Spearman has a look at how it’s progressing for this year’s peanut crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cotton Demand Experiencing a Strong Recovery
Cotton demand has experienced a strong recovery following the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, economic analysts often underestimate the complexity of the global textile supply chain. National Cotton Council (NCC) Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis, Dr. Jody Campiche, outlines some of the issues cotton merchants continue to face despite the recovery in demand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Congress Continues Budgeting Efforts in Washington
Congress continues working on a reconciliation package which does have implications for agriculture. Tyron Spearman reports hopes are to see something passed yet this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Southeast Cotton, Peanut Harvest Update
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the condition of the nation’s cotton crop remains good, and has improved from last week. Rippey has a look at the number of cotton bolls opening across the country. In Alabama, only 51 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, which compares to 74 percent last year and 78 percent is the 5-year average. …