Alabama Row Crops Look Promising, Though Dry Weather Could be a Factor

Clint Thompson Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans

This year’s production season has provided favorable conditions so far for Alabama’ row crop producers. That soon may change, though, if the current dry, hot conditions continue. Audrey Gamble, assistant professor and Extension specialist at Auburn University, said cotton growers need to especially be wary of their crops’ potassium levels. “In a year where we have drought mid-season, we might …

Changes Noted in Peanut Supply and Disappearance

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

A few changes were noted in this month’s peanut supply and disappearance report. Tyron Spearman runs through the updated numbers.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Market Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026

Irrigation Vital for Row Crops During Hot, Dry Conditions

Clint Thompson Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Drought, Florida, Georgia, Irrigation, Peanuts, Soybeans, Water, Weather

Hot and dry conditions over the next few weeks could spell trouble for row crop farmers if they do not apply irrigation in a timely manner. According to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agricultural Climatologist, current weather conditions could persist for the next month. She even hinted that a short-term flash drought could be possible considering the lack …

Cotton and Peanut Crop Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Both the cotton and peanut crops continue to develop. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, there was an overall improvement in the cotton condition this past week. Rippey has the latest outlook for cotton squaring and setting bolls. And Rippey has the latest look at peanut pegging and condition for the week ending July 19, 2020. In Alabama, 88% of …

Who’s Buying U.S. Peanuts?

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

We told you last week that a new report showed record numbers for exports of U.S. peanuts, but where are they all going? Tyron Spearman runs through the list of buyers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Exports Setting New Records

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

A new report shows record numbers for peanut exports. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, U.S. peanut exports are up over 40% in the past 10 months. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Peanut Crop Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at how the peanut crop is developing as of this past week and what issues some farmers are currently facing. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

New Federation Formed to Serve Peanut Industry

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

It was announced earlier this week that the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) has been formed to serve as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry. The Federation is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. Ag Wired’s Cindy Zimmerman talked with …

Alabama Peanut Referendum Vote is Next Week

Clint Thompson Alabama, Peanuts

The 2020 Alabama Peanut Referendum vote is set for Thursday, July 23, 2020. All farmers in Alabama who produced peanuts in 2017, 2018 and 2019 are eligible to vote. Voting hours are from 8:00am until 4:00pm and polling locations can be found at www.alpeanuts.com or by calling the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) office at 334-792-6482. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …