A new report from CoBank predicts continued double-digit growth in the plant-based milk alternatives market. The report says sales are up 61 percent over the past five years, with slower growth of 15 to 25 percent projected by 2022. Meanwhile, cow’s milk consumption continues a decades-long slump. However, a CoBank spokesperson says the total volume of alternative milk is “relatively …
FY-19 Planning is Priority Agenda Item at July National Peanut Board Meeting
The National Peanut Board will set strategic direction for the FY-19 program of work and budget at its next quarterly board meeting July 18 and 19, 2018, at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, Fla., 32541. Phone: (850) 267-8000 or (800) 622-1038. The meeting precedes the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference July 19-21 at the same …
Export Concerns for U.S. Crop Farmers
Many crop farmers across the country are concerned how the current trade wars will affect them. Tyron Spearman has a look at trade issues and what crops are being affected. Export Concerns for U.S. Crops 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 …
Cotton Issues Discussed in Washington
Various issues are affecting cotton producers right now, so representatives from the Georgia cotton industry traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to meet with lawmakers. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton explains what was discussed. Cotton Issues Discussed in Washington Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Peanut Crop Update
Planting of the 2018 peanut crop is close to being finished. Tyron Spearman has an update on where planting stands and how the crop looks at this point. Peanut Crop Update 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 …
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
An outlook presented to the Farm Credit Administration shows corn and soybean prices are projected to strengthen, boosting profit margins for crop farmers. The report shows profit margins are expected to decline for livestock producers though, as rising grain prices drive up feed costs, and Southwest pasture conditions deteriorate because of severe drought. The quarterly report also notes that uncertainties …
National Cotton Council Urging Producers to Complete Census
While the deadline to submit the paper questionnaire for the 2017 Census of Agriculture has passed, those who still need to turn in their information can do so online. Jody Campiche, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, explains why it is important for producers to get this done. NCC Urging Producers to Complete Census For more …
No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill
Many in agriculture are pleased the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry gave their approval to the Senate version of the 2018 Farm Bill. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, no peanut amendments are included in this bill. No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
U.S. Senate Ag Committee passes 2018 Farm Bill
Peanut farmers support the legislation The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry marked up the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and delivered on promises for bipartisan legislation from Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan. The farm bill as it is more commonly known, passed through committee today with a 20-1 vote. “We are …
Celebrating National Bourbon Day
Cathy Isom has you celebrating the official spirit of America, after your day is over, of course. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Bourbon Day June 14th is National Bourbon Day. So join friends and raise your glass of this sweetened amber spirit and celebrate great whiskey. Bourbon is a whiskey which is only so named …