Harvest of Cotton and Peanuts Lags behind Normal

Harvest for the nation’s cotton crop continues and conditions remain resilient despite the slower than average development. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of cotton harvest is still behind last year’s pace and the five year average. And Rippey said while this year’s peanut crop condition is rated significantly better than last year’s at this time, the pace of the harvest …

Per Person Peanut Consumption Rises

New numbers show that consumption of peanuts, per person, increased this past year. Tyron Spearman has the 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

U.S. Peanut Export Update

The latest information concerning the exports of U.S. peanuts is out, and Tyron Spearman explains who the top four buyers are. 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 …

New Appointments for USDA Positions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a few new appointments for positions in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Peanut Market Still Strong

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Harvest of Cotton and Peanuts Continues

While the recent dry weather conditions have allowed the harvest of both cotton and peanuts to pick up, it also created favorable conditions for cotton crop development. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the percentage of cotton bolls opening around the country are still behind the 5-year averages. And Rippey notes there are also delays in harvest progress for peanuts. In Alabama, …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off Today

If the latest in agricultural technology is what you are looking for, then the Sunbelt Ag Expo is the place for you. For three days, starting today, they welcome visitors and exhibitors to attend the 43rd annual edition of “North America’s Premier Farm Show”­­. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

Crop Estimate Recap

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their October crop reports this week, with most numbers coming in close to expectations. Tyron Spearman has a recap of those numbers. 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 …

Peanut Harvest Continues to Run Behind Normal

Peanut harvest continues to run behind the 5-year averages. Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest numbers. 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

U.S. Peanut Production Forecast Up 2 Percent from Last Year

When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their October crop production estimates today, they noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be up two percent compared to last year. But according Tyron Spearman, the updated forecast is still down one percent from the previous forecast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …