NAFTA Has Been Good for Peanuts

The U.S. exported more than $12 billion of agricultural products to Mexico last year, including over 82,000 metric tons of peanuts. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, Mexico now ranks the number two buyer of U.S. exports, and overall NAFTA has been good for the peanut industry. NAFTA Has Been Good for Peanuts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees Honored

Cotton Incorporated inducted the 2017 class of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame. The event took place in St. Petersburg, FL, as part of the joint Cotton Board/Cotton Incorporated Board of Directors Meeting. The program, now in its fourth year, recognizes U.S. cotton industry leaders that have made significant contributions to the Program or to the cotton industry in general. The three honorees for the 2017 Cotton Research and …

Good Quality Peanut Crop

As efforts continue to tally numbers from the 2017 peanut crop, Tyron Spearman says reports indicate it’s been a clean, quality crop. Good Quality Peanut Crop 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 …

Grant to Provide Greater Soil Health Research

A more than $9 million grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research will assist farmers, ranchers, and landowners strategically assess and implement soil health improvement practices on their farm.  Awarded to the to the Soil Health Institute, the Soil Health Partnership and The Nature Conservancy, the grant will support research efforts aimed at improving soil health. Nick Goeser, …

2016 Peanut Crop Redeemed

The 2016 peanut crop is gone, as Tyron Spearman reports what was left has been redeemed. He also has an update on marketing numbers for the 2017 crop. 2016 Peanut Crop Redeemed 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 …

Grain Elevator Profit Margins Could Increase in 2018

A new report from CoBank says 2018 could bring an increase in profit margins for grain elevators. The report cites a weak harvest basis, along with low transportation rates, and other issues for the prospect of improved profit margins. A CoBank researcher also says a large carryover and another huge crop have “created an attractive carry in futures markets, particularly …

National Peanut Board Updating Marketing Strategy

Yesterday, Tyron Spearman gave us an update on the latest peanut snack product numbers. Today he looks at how the National Peanut Board is updating their marketing strategy due to a snacking trend. National Peanut Board Updating Marketing Strategy Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

RFS Volumes Again Fail to Capture Biodiesel’s Potential

The American Soybean Association (ASA) calls the final biodiesel and advanced biofuels volumes released by the Environmental Protection Agency another example of a missed opportunity to capture the full potential and value of biodiesel. In the rule, EPA calls for biomass-based diesel volumes within the Renewable Fuel Standard of 2.1 billion gallons for 2019, the same level established for 2018, …

Peanut Snacks See Increase

The latest numbers indicate a nice increase for peanuts snack products. And according to Tyron Spearman, a new product has been introduced helping the popular snacking trend. Peanut Snacks See Increase Image: Photography ID:39627945/by bertys30/DepositPhotos/chocolate candy bar snickers with peanuts , product shot Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NCGA Statement on EPA’s Final 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation

The following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), in response to the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the final 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “NCGA is pleased to see the EPA meet the Administration’s commitment to keep the RFS on track when it comes …