2018 should see less corn acreage worldwide—that according to U.S. market analyst Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics. Acreage Fewer corn plantings and more soybean plantings seem likely to pressure soybean market prices lower. That, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts record soybean acres in 2018 in the United States. Meanwhile, Zuzolo says soybean demand, which has been increasing, …
NCC Applauds House Passage of Supplemental Funding Bill with Cotton Policy
The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds the House of Representatives for advancing its Supplemental Appropriations bill that includes critically needed policy to restore eligibility for cotton in the Title I ARC/PLC programs of the farm bill. “NCC has been working with Congress for over two years to seek a legislative solution to improve the effectiveness of the cotton safety net …
Peanuts are a Nutritious Gift
If you are looking for a last minute holiday present, Tyron Spearman reports peanuts make a nutritious gift. Peanuts are a Nutritious Gift 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Peanut Supply and Disappearance
The latest Peanut Supply & Disappearance is out. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Peanut Supply and Disappearance 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Solutions to Citrus Greening Top 10 2017 UF/IFAS Stories
From lobsters to oranges, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences embraced stories of resilience and change during 2017. The top 10 stories for UF/IFAS during 2017 include finding ways to manage a disease that is crippling the citrus industry to helping lobstermen find damaged traps after Hurricane Irma to researchers discovering a new ant species in …
Provision to Help Cotton Growers
As work continues to find help for cotton growers, a new provision in the disaster aid package may be a start. Tyron Spearman has the story. Provision to Help Cotton Growers 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 …
Georgia Peanut Commission Promoting Common Ground
Common Ground is a program involving farmer-volunteers who work with consumers to help sort through some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding food and farming. Georgia Peanut Commission Communications Specialist, Whitney Yarbrough, explains how this works. Georgia Peanut Commission Promoting Common Ground Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Stoneville Cotton Stands and Delivers
As the 2017 cotton season winds down, growers continue to look for varieties and traits that will deliver for next year’s crop. Stoneville varieties do just that, providing early-season vigor that leads to in-season strength and high yield potential at harvest. Bayer Regional Agronomist, Jenny Cahoon, says you can get a strong start with Stoneville. Stoneville Cotton Stands and Delivers …
U.S. Soybean Exports Top Another Record
Government data shows that U.S. farmers again exported a record amount of soybeans, shipping 2.6 billion bushels to international buyers in the 2016-17 marketing year. Valued at more than $28 billion, the milestone represented the second year in a row that exports exceeded 60 percent of U.S. soybean production. However, the United Soybean Board warns that record U.S. production is …
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations fixes before the start of the next farm bill. The bill, however, offsets part of the cost by making changes to nutrition infrastructure. NFU President Roger Johnson says the organization …