Various efforts are underway to improve the peanut grading system. Tyron Spearman has the story. Peanut Grading Improvements Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
Bayer Offers Cotton Planting Forecast Tool
With cotton planting time approaching, there are several factors that can influence emergence. And Bayer CropScience wants to help growers with the tools and agronomic expertise to ensure their cotton gets off to a good start. That’s why Bayer Eastern Region Agronomic Services Manager, Scott Asher, encourages growers to learn more about the Bayer Cotton Planting Forecast Tool. Bayer Offers …
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
As Congress continues preparation for the 2018 Farm Bill, rural America continues to voice its support for maintaining a strong crop insurance system. One of the loudest voices in that chorus belongs to the country’s largest farm organization, the American Farm Bureau Federation. An active member of the crop insurance coalition, Farm Bureau is working hard to dispel myths about …
Crops Hold Onto Harmful Mutations That Reduce Productivity
Limits on improving yield and other critical traits in maize likely are due to rare harmful mutations genetically linked to a beneficial gene combination that were selected for during domestication and breeding, according to a study published in the journal Nature. These so-called deleterious genetic mutations result from errors in the DNA that occur randomly every generation and accumulate from ancient mutations right …
Value of 2017 Peanut Crop Was Higher
According to a report, the value of the 2017 peanut crop was higher than the previous year. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Value of 2017 Peanut Crop Was Higher Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Georgia Cotton Commission to Decide on Research Projects
Research is a big part of the Georgia Cotton Commission budget each year and according to their Executive Director, Richey Seaton, they will soon be deciding what research projects will be funded this year. Georgia Cotton Commission to Decide on Research Projects Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Farmers Seek Syngenta Lawsuit Settlement Approval
U.S. farmers in a class action lawsuit are seeking approval of a settlement agreement with Syngenta. Court records show the class action lawsuit is seeking court approval for a record $1.51 billion settlement with Syngenta. The lawsuit includes farmers, grain handlers and ethanol plants nationwide that sold corn after September 15, 2013. Reuters reports that lawyers for the plaintiffs said …
National Peanut Board Launching New Online Resource
The National Peanut Board has announced they will soon be launching a new online resource. Tyron Spearman has the details. National Peanut Board Launching New Online Resource Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Firm Cotton Prices Despite Projected Rising Stocks
Prices for cotton continue to be firm, even with a projected buildup in U.S. and world stocks. Gary Crawford has the story. Firm Cotton Prices Despite Projected Rising Stocks Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Soy Growers Worried About Possible Trade Disruptions at U.S. Ports
The American Soybean Association and its grower-members are urging labor union and port management representatives to get back to the negotiating table and resume bargaining talks. The ASA is concerned about possible trade disruptions at East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports, which would negatively impact agricultural and food product exports to key markets. The ASA joined several industry stakeholders …