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Weekly Cotton and Peanut Harvest Update

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly crop report shows harvest continues to move along. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has a cotton harvest update. And Rippey also has the latest on the peanut crop. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut harvests were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday: In Alabama, cotton bolls opening is 97 percent, …

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U.S. Egg Production Down Two Percent, Milk Production Slightly Higher

Dan Dairy, Eggs, Poultry, USDA-NASS

U.S. egg production totaled 8.92 billion during September 2024, down two percent from the same time last year. Production included 7.65 billion table eggs and 1.27 billion hatching eggs, of which 1.18 billion were broiler-type and 91.3 million were egg-type. The average number of layers in the U.S. during September totaled 375 million, down three percent from last year. September …

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Cotton and Peanut Harvest Progress

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

According to the weekly crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), real harvest progress is being noted, helped by the good weather conditions.  USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey reports this week the condition of the cotton crop has improved. And that includes the Georgia crop, which of course took a major hit from Hurricane Helene.  And Rippey also has the latest on …

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Looking at 2024 Crop Estimates

Dan Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

Tyron Spearman takes time today to look back at some of the numbers from the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop estimates for this year’s crops. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, here are some of the key findings from the October Crop Production report for the Southeast: Alabama: Corn for grain production is forecast at 27.0 million bushels …

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Peanut Crop Estimate Still Up from Last Year

Dan Field Crops, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

The latest estimate for the 2024 peanut crop, while slipping some, is still up from last year’s crop. Tyron Spearman has the updated numbers.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Cotton Production in the Southeast

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, USDA-NASS

All cotton production is forecast at 14.2 million 480-pound bales, down 2 percent from the previous forecast but up 18 percent from 2023. Based on conditions as of October 1, yields are expected to average 789 pounds per harvested acre, down 18 pounds from the previous forecast and down 110 pounds from 2023. All cotton area harvested is forecast at 8.63 million acres, unchanged from the previous forecast …

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US Corn Production Up while Soybean Production SDA/NASS/own from September

Dan Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

(USDA-NASS/WASHINGTON/Oct. 11, 2024) — According to the Crop Production report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), corn production is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from the previous forecast, but down 1% from last year; soybean growers are expected to increase their production 10% from 2023, forecast at 4.58 billion bushels. Based on conditions as …

Cotton

Helene and Southeast Cotton Crop Progress

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

The cotton and peanut harvests continue across the Southeast. In the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly crop report, progress is being noted. But this week, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at cotton crop progress and condition in some of the growing areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the …

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USDA to Gather Data about Farm Labor

Dan Labor and Immigration, USDA-NASS

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. More than 1,700 farmers and ranchers in the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina will be asked to participate in the survey. This is an opportunity for producers to provide accurate information about hired farm labor, including total number of hired farm workers, total hours worked, …

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Cotton Crop Condition Drops, Peanut Harvest Slowly Moving

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

With storm activity moving in this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes the cotton crop condition is dropping, while the peanut harvest is moving slowly. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the cotton condition ratings in this week’s crop progress report.  And Rippey has a look at the peanut harvest. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the …