While the U.S. cotton crop is still behind last year in the pace of the crop setting bolls, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says overall the crop remains in good shape. In Alabama, only 27 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, which compares to 52 percent last year and 56 percent is the 5-year average. As for peanut harvest, …
More Crop Forecast Numbers
Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from last Friday’s USDA monthly crop forecast report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
U.S. Peanut Production Forecast Up 3 Percent from Last Year
When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their September crop production estimates, they noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be up three percent compared to last year. But according Tyron Spearman, the updated forecast is down four percent from the previous forecast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Various Issues Discussed at World Peanut Meeting
A variety of issues were discussed during a recent World Peanut Meeting. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Peanut Producers Face Future Without Chlorpyrifos
By Clint Thompson The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to stop the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on all food will adversely affect some Georgia peanut producers. University of Georgia Extension peanut entomologist Mark Abney said the pesticide ban will have major implications for the few growers who experience problems with peanut burrower bugs and rootworms. “There’s two pests of …
Peanut Usage Continues Strong
According to USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report for July, peanut usage continues strong. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
New Report Indicates Peanut Stocks are Down
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates stock continue to dwindle. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
Peanut Seed Certification Important for Next Year’s Crop
The certification of peanut seed is an important process for next year’s crop, and Tyron Spearman reports those efforts are underway. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
NASS Reviewing Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced Wednesday it will review planted and harvested acreage for select crops earlier than normal. The crops under review include corn, cotton, peanuts, rice, sorghum, soybeans and sugarbeets. NASS will review all available data, including survey data, satellite-based data, and the latest information from USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency. They …