A dramatic rise in fertilizer prices weighs heavily on U.S. crop farmers and input suppliers as they prepare for the 2022 planting season. Prices for nitrogen-based fertilizers commonly used for corn production have skyrocketed to all-time highs in recent months. Fertilizer price increases are driven by nitrogen production challenges, tight global supplies, rising natural gas costs and steady demand. According …
Peanut Stocks Move Up
The new Peanut Stocks and Processing Report from USDA indicates stocks are moving back up. 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 Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
GPC Reminds Growers About Upcoming Farm Show in January
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds farmers that the Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference is scheduled for Jan. 19-20, 2022, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Next year’s show is extended to allow more meet and greet time for farmers, says Hannah Jones, project coordinator-research and education at the …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman updates where things currently stand for the U.S. peanut market. 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Talking about Aflatoxin in Peanuts
During a recent meeting, discussions were held about aflatoxin in peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
ASTA Excited about CSS & Seed Expo Coming Next Week
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is aware of the various challenges facing today’s agriculture and food system. ASTA President and CEO, Andy Lavigne, says they are pushing that science based policies be made. And Lavigne is excited about the CSS & Seed Expo coming up next week. ASTA notes that CSS & Seed Expo is America’s largest seed industry conference and this year’s event will …
Peanut Market Update
U.S. peanut markets are affected by issues here at home, along with various issues from around the world. Tyron Spearman has this update. 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Appointees to Serve on National Peanut Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of four members and four alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 of …
Final 2021 Cotton, Peanut Crop Progress Reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released their final cotton and peanut crop progress reports for the 2021 season. In this report, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of the nation’s cotton harvest is actually ahead of the five-year average. And Rippey notes peanut harvest is on par with last year at this time. In Alabama, cotton harvested as of …
Agriculture is America’s Number One Export
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean and Director recently gave the keynote address at the Post Harvest Peanut Meeting, where he talked about agriculture and it’s role in our economy. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …