peanut crop

Challenges on Peanut Acres – Leaf Spot and White Mold

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut Growers face many challenges each year to bring in the best crop and BASF is reminding growers of tools for success this season as they battle Leaf Spot and White Mold. We caught up with BASF’s Abraham Fulmer who provided some insights for growers to consider. To learn more about Provysol Fungicide, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Corn & Soybean Planting Progress Outpacing Five Year Average

Dale Sandlin Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

The US Department of Agriculture is reporting that both Corn and Soybean planting progress across the country is outpacing the 5 year average.  USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers Amid Health Report Concerns

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Legislative

With the release of a report from the US Department of Health and Human Services this week, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr shared his commitment to farmers use of products like Glyphosate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Josh McGill with Southeast Agnet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

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Japan Trade Mission For Peanut Exports Announced

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman shares the details on a trade mission to Japan that has been announced. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

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BASF Expert Shares Best Practices Amid Peanut Planting Season 

Dale Sandlin Client Features, Field Crops, Instagram, Peanuts

As Peanut Growers are heading into the fields, BASF is reminding growers of best practices for success this season. We caught up with BASF’s Abraham Fulmer who provided some insights for growers to consider. To learn more about Provysol fungicide, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

American Agriculture History

American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the history of the Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company. The story begins in 1931 when Roswell Garst and Charlie Thomas founded their company in Coon Rapids, Iowa. The company played a crucial role in promoting hybrid corn adoption during that era. A significant milestone occurred in 1959 when Roswell …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Eugene Funk’s Family Background

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute focuses on Eugene Funk, grandson of Isaac Funk, who was one of McLean County, Illinois’ pioneering settlers and renowned livestock producers. Eugene’s family background in successful livestock operations influenced their interest in corn improvement. Mark details Eugene’s educational journey, including three years of scientific studies at Yale and a year in Europe. …

soybean crop report

USDA Soybean Global Supply and Demand Estimates

Dale Sandlin Soybeans, USDA

The global supply of soybeans is projected to increase this year and demand is projected to increase as well according to the US Department of Agriculture. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski highlights the trends in soybeans for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Modern Ag Alliance

Pesticide Labeling Bill Signed Into Law In Georgia

Dale Sandlin Field Crops

Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp has signed Senate Bill 144 into law which addressed liability regarding pesticide use in the state. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson with the Modern Ag Alliance on the signing of the bill and the impact this has on Georgia’s agricultural producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Butler Manufacturing Company Founded

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours, Wheat

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Brothers Charles and Newton Butler founded Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City, 1901. The two worked together on building an improved livestock watering tank. And during the early 1900s, the men designed and built several agricultural products, particularly grain storage bins. The company enjoyed success selling the merchandise, and by 1908, …