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Deer have been known to cause damage to various crops, but as Tyron Spearman reports, they are a big problem for cotton and peanut 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
A new Chair was recently named to head the American Peanut Council. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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
There’s a new initiative for peanut growers concerning sustainability. As Tyron Spearman, the first step is to sign up. Click here to learn more about the Sustainable U.S. Peanut Initiative. 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 …
The United States has successfully resolved a critical trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), securing a victory for American agriculture. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that an independent panel convened under USMCA rules unanimously sided with the U.S. on all seven legal claims related to Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered (GE) corn imports. The panel …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. Some $300 million will go to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied. And according to Tyron Spearman, this includes the peanut industry. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in October 2023 that USDA would use $1.2 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation …
For that last minute shopper, how about buying peanuts. According to Tyron Spearman, there are various reasons why this makes a great 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 …
Many in agriculture are pleased with the final passage last Friday of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations legislation, which includes agricultural economic assistance and disaster assistance. And according to Tyron Spearman, the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds Congress for their efforts. Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 10545 by a vote of 366-34, which included a continuing …
By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut growers will soon have new varieties to implement that provide better resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). It will allow farmers to plant earlier in the season with less vulnerability to the disease, says Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist. “When you look at everything that’s coming out besides nematodes resistance on …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Eugene Funk was the grandson of Isaac Funk, one of McLean County, Illinois’ earliest settlers and arguably the best livestock producer in the area at the time. The Funk’s success in livestock led them to consider how they might achieve similar advances in corn. Eugene studied science for three years at …
Many in agriculture are disappointed after the recent breakdown of congressional discussions on the inclusion of economic assistance for farmers in upcoming appropriations legislation. Tyron Spearman reports this includes the United States Peanut Federation. 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 …
