Two important quarterly reports which are important to the grain and livestock trade coming up in two weeks. Also in two weeks, the final planted acreage report. Mark Oppold has all the information for us.
Registration Still Open for GCC Mid-Year Meeting
Registration remains open for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) mid-year meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, outlined this year’s second annual meeting, which will highlight timely topics impacting the state’s cotton producers. “July 24, we’re going to have our second annual Georgia Cotton …
Senate Ag Committee Proposes Increases to Reference Prices
The Senate Ag Committee has proposed an increase to commodity reference prices. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Cotton Condition Update
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey has an update on cotton conditions around the nation.
Focus in Grain Trade Turning to Monthly Crop Report
Focus in the grain trade now turning to tomorrow’s Monthly Crop Report and weather. Few major changes are expected in the monthly report for the U. S. numbers. Mark Oppold has the report.
Final Planting Date for Peanuts Eligible for Full Coverage Coming Soon
The crop insurance deadline for eligibility is drawing near. Tyron Spearman reports.
Conditions Not Favorable to Finish Peanut Planting
Recent weather has made some planting conditions unfavorable as farmers try to finish getting this year’s peanut crop in the ground. Tyron Spearman reports.
Watching for Crop Condition Reports
The crop progress reports from USDA are starting to switch over to crop condition reports. This is something Mark Oppold notes many traders will be looking forward to seeing each week.
Peanut Storage Inventories Lower – Good For Market
The April Peanut Stocks and Processing Report from USDA has been released. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Slow Down: Georgia Cotton Producers Be Careful Not to Make Mistakes
The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team implore producers to be properly prepared when finishing out this planting season. Some growers may be behind in their planting schedules following excessive rainfall this spring. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, says the worst thing those farmers can do now is to be in a hurry and …