cotton

Taking Cotton from Seed to Shirt

Dan Cotton, Economy, Georgia

Magnolia Loom: Revolutionizing the Cotton Industry with Georgia Grown and Sewn Apparel A Family Business Brings Traceable, Sustainable Cotton Clothing from the Field to the Shirt Magnolia Loom’s Story: A Vision to Support Georgia Agriculture Magnolia Loom, a Georgia-based cotton apparel brand, has been making waves in the fashion and agriculture sectors since its inception. Founded by Zeke Chapman, the …

peanut

Peanut Checkoff Upcoming Plans

Dan National Peanut Board, Peanuts

National Peanut Board Announces Strategic Plans to Boost Peanut Demand Nationwide Peanut farmers across the U.S. contribute annually to a checkoff program designed to promote peanuts and peanut products on a national scale. This program is led by the National Peanut Board (NPB), headquartered in Atlanta, and the organization recently held a planning meeting with a number of exciting updates …

southeast farmers

Matter of Survival: Georgia Peanut Producers Trying to Stay Viable with High Acreage

Clint Thompson Peanuts

By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut acreage is around 940,000 acres this year, a substantial increase from last year’s 850,000 and the 685,000 in 2022. Growers are trying to survive from one year to the next, says Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist. He discussed the crop at the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach, Florida. …

peanut

Peanut Field Days Announced

Dan Events, Peanuts

Peanut Field Days Announced Across the Southeast – Don’t Miss These Key Crop Updates Get the latest on peanut varieties, weed management, and disease control at upcoming field days in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. If you really want to know what’s happening with the 2025 peanut crop, the best place to get firsthand information is at one of the many …

Pro Farmer

Best Crop in Years for Corn and Soybeans

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Soybeans

Big Crops Get Bigger: Grain Markets Under Pressure as Corn and Soybeans Reach Peak Conditions The 2025 growing season continues to show strong yields, with corn and soybean crop conditions leading the conversation across the grain trade. As the markets keep a close eye on weather, yields, and export demand, the prevailing theme is clear: big crops get bigger—and that’s …

peanut crop

USDA Reports 92% of U.S. Peanut Crop Now Pegging: Georgia Leads with 96%

Dan Peanuts, USDA-NASS

According to the latest report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the 2025 U.S. peanut crop is estimated at 92% pegging, just slightly above the five-year average of 90%. This milestone indicates that the national peanut crop is on track and progressing well as growers move through the heart of the growing …

fertilizer

White House Warned of Fertilizer Crisis Impacting U.S. Farmers

Dan Economy, Fertilizer, Field Crops, Tariff, Trade

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a stark warning to the White House, highlighting the growing economic crisis facing corn producers across the country. In a formal letter, the NCGA detailed how rising fertilizer prices, compounded by low corn prices and trade uncertainty, are creating a dangerous situation for rural America. The letter states: “Unfortunately, the combination of …

Insect Management Strategies for Georgia Cotton Growers

Clint Thompson Cotton

By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton producers must manage their insect populations efficiently. That means trusting your scouting and thresholds, especially for stink bugs, says Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension cotton entomologist. He spoke about insect management during the Georgia Cotton Commission’s mid-year meeting on July 23. “In July and August in the state of Georgia, we think of …

USDA August Crop Report

USDA August Crop Report, Corn Yield Projections, and Right to Repair Updates in Ag Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops

The USDA August Crop Report is just around the corner, scheduled for release a week from tomorrow, and private estimates are already stirring up conversations in the ag markets. Some corn yield models are projecting a national average yield above 185 bushels per acre, which is a full 45 percent above early trendline yields. However, the USDA is expected to …

Valor Awards

Valor Awards Honor Leaders in the Peanut Industry at Southern Peanut Growers Conference

Dan Agri-Business, Events, Peanuts

John Powell and Ken Barton Recognized for Lifelong Service and Advocacy At the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference held in Florida, two outstanding leaders in the peanut industry were honored with the prestigious Valor Awards, presented by Valent U.S.A. The awards ceremony was led by John Alton, who defined the significance of the award as recognizing “great courage in the …