The newest grain export sales report from the USDA for the week ending on Dec. 24 shows that 2020 is ending on a positive note. Soybean export sales for the 2020-2021 crop surpassed analyst expectations. The trade was looking for sales ranging between 7–25 million bushels. However, the new figure passed those estimates as sales jumped 74% from the previous …
EPA Nominee Reaches Out to Corn Growers
Michael Regan of North Carolina is Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency. It didn’t take long for Regan to begin reaching out to U.S. agriculture. In fact, it was the day before the official nomination announcement that Regan called National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett. “He called me on my cell phone at night,” Doggett says. …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest in peanut marketing news starting off the new year. 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
Beltwide Cotton Conferences Set for 2021 Virtual Meetings
The National Cotton Council’s (NCC’s) 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences will kick off the 2021 virtual meeting schedule. The event, being held Jan. 5-7, will bring together industry stakeholders. Lauren Krogman is the Conferences Manager. Those wanting to participate in the live-stream event must register, and registration will continue afterwards to allow participants access to the event’s on-demand content. The conferences …
Bragging About the Health Benefits of Peanuts
There are many health benefits to peanuts, and Tyron Spearman reports some are bragging about their product. 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
Grain Prices Should Improve in 2021
Global grain stocks will likely be about 1.5% higher than last year, reversing the downward trend over the prior few years. Despite the rise in global supplies, USDA forecasts higher corn, wheat, and barley prices than in the 2019-2020 marketing year. The average corn price is projected at $4 a bushel, compared to $3.85 the prior year. The average wheat …
Looking at Peanuts Around the World
When it comes to marketing, the U.S. peanut industry is affected by crops grown in other areas around the globe. Today, Tyron Spearman looks at some of the top competitors and what’s happening with their crops and marketing maneuvers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Deltapine Cotton Variety Helping Growers with Nematode Control
As cotton growers prepare for the 2021 crop, one issue to keep in mind is nematodes. Deltapine cotton’s Class of 2021 has a solution for growers with DP 2141NR B3XF. Keylon Gholston, cotton product manager for Deltapine, says this variety is resistant to both root-knot and reniform nematodes. DP 2141NR B3XF is a mid- to full-maturity variety with Bollgard 3 …
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
How to choose a ripe winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Choosing a ripe winter squash is a bit hard to do if you’ve never done it before. The problem is squash doesn’t get brown spots or soften very easily like apples, pears, and bananas do. But, its color does start to change color as it …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman runs through the final peanut market update for 2020. 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