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Research Efforts to Breed a Drought-Tolerant Peanut Plant
Thanks to a grant, a team of researchers are working to breed a drought-tolerant peanut plant. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, this would be a game changer for the industry. 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 …
Cotton, Peanut Research Part of Upcoming UGA Field Day
PERRY/TIFTON, Ga. (Aug. 27, 2020) – The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a virtual research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. The virtual field day will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at noon. Re-certification credits for pesticide applicators and CCA will be available pending approval. The field …
Soybean-to-Corn Price Ratio Favors Soybeans
A report from the Department of Agriculture suggests soybeans are increasing in profitability over corn. The soybean-to-corn price ratio is often used as one of several tools in measuring profitability of soybeans and corn. The current ratio of U.S. soybean to corn prices has recently risen, sending a signal to farmers that the relative profitability of soybeans has increased over …
Increased Disease and Pest Pressure in Some Peanut Fields
The weekly crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) notes there is increased disease and pest pressure being found in some peanut fields across the Southeast. 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 …
Growing Stocks, Tough World Markets Are Challenges for U.S. Cotton
U.S. cotton is facing some market challenges not only here in the U.S., but also around the world. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says cotton markets are one of the most difficult commodities to predict. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Higher Average Yield Expected for Peanuts
In its forecast for this year’s peanut crop, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling for higher yields. Tyron Spearman runs through the 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 …
Cotton Incorporated Releases New Report
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – Cotton Incorporated has posted a new report titled “Prevention of Plastic Contamination when Handling Cotton Modules” to its producer-directed Web site, Cotton Cultivated (cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com). This document provides growers, module handlers and ginners recommendations on handling round modules from the field to the gin with a goal of eliminating plastic contamination in U.S. cotton. The report, compiled by …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Better Than Last Year at This Time
Both the nation’s cotton and peanut crops are progressing better than at this time a year ago, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. He first looks at how cotton fares at this time. Rippey says the peanut crop is better looking than a year ago as well. In Alabama, 95% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to 96% …
U.S. Peanut Exports Continue to Increase
U.S. peanut exports continue to increase, helped mainly by the amount being sent to one country. Tyron Spearman has 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 …