Favorable weather conditions for the cotton and peanut harvests were found around most of the Southeast last week. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says cotton harvest production areas had good weather nationwide for field work activities. Rippey notes that despite favorable weather this past week, the peanut harvest is still behind schedule. In Alabama, cotton harvest was 57% complete, while last year it was at …
Georgia Cotton Commission Encourages Participation in Upcoming Protocol Webinar
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) encourages producers to attend an upcoming virtual webinar that will highlight the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol initiative. GCC Executive Director Taylor Sills provides further details about the event. “The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, as we’ve discussed many times before, is a grower-led initiative to prove the sustainability of American cotton producers especially compared to some …
Deliveries of Peanuts Slow Down
The amount of peanuts being delivered to buying points across the Southeast have slowed down some. Tyrion Spearman looks at the latest 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 …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Joins Cotton 2040’s Platform and Sustainability Guide
Trust Protocol recognized for its verified farm-level data and constant improvementas Cotton 2040 aims to encourage the use of sustainable cotton (CTP) — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been invited to join Cotton 2040. Convened by sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future, the Cotton 2040 coalition is a unique partnership that brings together representatives from standards, producers, brands and …
Soybean, Cotton Growers Sue EPA Over Dicamba Use Restrictions
The American Soybean Association and the Plains Cotton Growers have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency registration of the herbicide dicamba. The product is used for “over-the-top” applications on soybean and cotton crops genetically engineered to withstand the herbicide. A Feedstuffs magazine report says the recent decision by the EPA gives growers five years of usage, beginning with …
Peanut Usage Numbers Continue to Increase
A new report shows the usage of peanuts in various products continues to rise. Tyron Spearman looks at the latest 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 …
Peanut Stocks Continue to Drop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the Peanut Stocks and Processing Report for the month of September 2020.According to Tyron Spearman, it shows a rise in peanut usage and a big drop in peanut stocks in commercial storage. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Announces NEW DATES for Regional Grower Webinars
Growers should join to learn how they can benefit and how collectively this will help increase demand for U.S. cotton globally. (NCC) — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which aims to give brands and retailers the critical assurances they need to source U.S. cotton, has announced a new slate of regional-focused webinars from November 9th through the end of 2020. These additional webinars were …
Asgrow Soybeans Release Large XtendFlex Product Lineup
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided clarity on three Dicamba products, which included a new 5-year registration for XtendiMax® herbicide, with VaporGrip® Technology. Also last month, Asgrow® brand released the industry’s largest XtendFlex® soybean product lineup following the European Commission authorization of XtendFlex technology. DEKALB Asgrow Deltapine Technical Agronomist, Toby Covin, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are excited about …
Peanut Harvest Still Running Behind
Recent rains across parts of the Southeast have the peanut harvest running behind normal progress for this time of the year. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest 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 …