The weather forecast for many growing areas across the country is hot and dry this week. Mark Oppold looks at what that means for certain crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Corn Growers Contribute to the Economy
According to a new report, corn growers were responsible for a $151 billion boost to the U.S. economy last year. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) notes the report looks at various ways corn growers contributed to the economy. U.S. farmers produced 15.3 billion bushels of corn, valued at $73.9 billion. Corn grower production directly conti9buted $20.7 billion to the gross domestic …
Cotton Condition Declining, Peanuts Improving
The summer heat is starting to take a toll on the nation’s cotton crop, while here in the Southeast, we did see an improvement in the peanut crop. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why the cotton conditions are declining. And Rippey also has the latest on the peanut crop, which did see an improvement this past week. According to the USDA National Agricultural …
Groundbreaking Innovation in Soybean Cyst Nematode Management
A new development for soybeans could change the management of the crop’s biggest pest. For the last several decades growers have fought soybean cyst nematode (SCN) with very few tools in the toolbox. Now, BASF Agricultural Solutions is changing that with its Nemasphereâ„¢ nematode resistance trait. BASF Trait Development Manager, Micheal McCarville says it’s the most groundbreaking innovation in SCN …
Grain Trade on the Side of Sellers
As Mark Oppold reports today, history is showing the grain trade right now is on the side if sellers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Southern Crops in Drought Coverage
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about recent drought coverage percentages for Southern crops such as cotton and peanuts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
APRES Holds Annual Peanut Meeting
The American Peanut Research and Education Society is holding their annual meeting this week in Oklahoma City, OK. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Traders Looking at Weather, Meat Sales
Last week was a slower week for most of the markets. But as Mark Oppold reports, this week grain traders will be looking at weather forecasts, while livestock traders will be checking meat sales from this past holiday weekend. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Usage Sees Decline
The peanut market has seen some unfavorable movement lately. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Looking at the Current Peanut Crop
Mixed crop conditions make for an interesting report from Tyron Spearman. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024