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The 2025 U.S. corn harvest is officially underway in parts of the country, with early activity concentrated in the southern states. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, harvest progress is slightly ahead of the five-year average, but crop conditions are starting to show signs of stress due to continued dry weather. “Four percent of U.S. acreage harvested by September 7th, …
As peanut farmers prepare to enter the fields, checking crop maturity and getting ready for digging and harvest, market signals continue to raise concerns. Despite strong yields in the U.S., peanut prices are under significant pressure due to global oversupply. “Well peanut farmers are getting ready to move into the field as they check their maturity of the peanuts making …
Let’s look at the peanut market right now. As U.S. peanut farmers bring in their 2025 harvest, they are facing growing concern over falling prices and reduced farmer stock contracts. Despite a solid crop, the market is reacting to an oversupply globally that is driving prices lower. “Peanut farmers are bringing in their crop, but why is that the price …
A Young Innovator in Iowa In 1904, a 16-year-old high school student in Iowa began experimenting with corn in the hopes of boosting crop yields. That student, Henry A. Wallace, was already demonstrating the vision and curiosity that would later shape American agriculture. Even while pursuing his education at Iowa State University, Wallace continued to study and refine his methods …
Peanut Achievement Club Celebrates Top Yield Winners as Farmers Begin 2025 Harvest As peanut farmers move into the fields now to start digging this crop, last week’s Peanut Achievement Club meeting highlighted last year’s top yield performers, celebrating outstanding productivity across several farms. “Peanut farmers are moving into the fields now to start digging this crop, but last week the …
NCGA Warns of Economic Crisis as Corn Prices Plummet, Input Costs Stay High The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is once again raising serious concerns about the mounting economic crisis facing rural America, as corn prices continue to decline while input costs remain at near-record highs. According to NCGA, the financial pressure on corn farmers is becoming unsustainable, particularly as …
USDA Reports Rising Peanut Consumption in July 2025, Boosting Outlook for Farmers The USDA has released the peanut stocks and processing report for the month of July, marking the end of the peanut consumption and usage measuring period for the year. The report brings encouraging news for peanut farmers as they prepare to start digging the 2025 crop. “That’ll end …
National Peanut Board Launches Bold New Brand: “It’s Not Nuts, It’s Peanuts” Just as peanut farmers begin to start digging the peanuts, the National Peanut Board has announced a bold, game-changing branding platform aimed at reshaping how consumers view peanuts across the country. “It’ll give peanuts a voice and a fresh place in culture.” Unveiled during a live stream event …
As the U.S. cotton crop moves closer to harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August cotton crop progress and condition report. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the crop is developing at a slightly slower pace than average, with regional differences and weather-related stress impacting progress. “Taking a look at the cotton crop, we did pass …
As August comes to a close, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is drawing attention to the latest corn and soybean crop progress, emphasizing how late-summer weather has influenced maturity and condition ratings. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers critical insight into the state of the nation’s crops amid developing drought conditions. “Looking at the key production states, 18 of them, …
