All cotton production is forecast at 14.3 million 480-pound bales, up less than 1 percent from the previous forecast and up 18 percent from 2023. Based on conditions as of December 1, yields are expected to average 792 pounds per harvested acre, up 3 pounds from the previous forecast but down 107 pounds from 2023. All cotton area harvested is forecast at 8.63 million acres, unchanged …
Research Continues to Keep Fungal Disease Out of U.S. Peanuts
Peanut growers here in the U.S. have enough issues dealing with various pests and diseases. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, research efforts continue to keep another fungal disease from affecting our peanut crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Disappointing Output: Georgia Peanut Yields Averaging 3,500 Pounds Per Acre
By Clint Thompson A combination of various weather events has led Georgia’s peanut yields to decrease significantly this year. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, said between the May rains, two hurricanes and cool fall weather, yields ended up much lower than expected. “When you talk about events that happened, everybody wants to concentrate on the two storms, …
Promoting Peanuts in Schools
Peanut allergies are an issue the industry has been working on for quite a few years. But as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts have been underway to introduce peanuts to kids in schools. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Cotton Update: 15% Left to Harvest
By Clint Thompson It is the second week in December and there is still cotton left to be harvested throughout Georgia. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, discussed the crop at this week’s Georgia Farm Bureau meeting in Jekyll Island, Georgia. “We’re probably about 80% or 85% harvested. Yields are all over the board. It just depends …
Grain Trade Expected to Slowly Improve
While negative news has been affecting the grain trade for quite some time, analysts are expecting some slow improvement ahead. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Valor Award Recognizes Proven Performance in the Peanut Industry
Many peanut growers know when they need help from a proven herbicide, Valor offers effective control on tough weeds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Valent Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how Valor got its start. He also points out how an award is given each year to those who show proven performance to the peanut industry. …
Corn Quality Report Released
The annual Corn Quality Report from the U.S. Grains Council has been released. Mark Oppold runs through some of the numbers from the 2024 crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Processor Files for Bankruptcy
An Alabama peanut processor recently filed for bankruptcy. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Last Crop Report of 2024
Crop reports, from time to time, do have an effect on what grain traders do. As Mark Oppold notes, the final report of 2024 comes out tomorrow. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024