Georgia Corn and Peanut Production Higher and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**Georgia farmers are forecast for a massive gain in corn production and more modest increases in peanuts, according to the USDA’s August Crop Production Report.
Georgia corn growers are forecast to produce 86.8 million bushels in 2025, which would represent an increase of 74.1% over 2024.
U.S. peanut production is forecast to reach a record high of 7.25 billion pounds, up 12% from 2024, with record high production in Georgia and North Carolina.
**Since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.
www.morningagclips.com reports the deals include the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, United Kingdon, the E.U., and Japan, and they all matter thanks to things like market expansion with new and more predictable export opportunities for U.S. producers of feed grains, poultry, dairy, biofuels, and specialty crops.
They also improve investment risks amid rising global competition.
www.morningagclips.com/new-u-s-trade-deals-impact-florida-agriculture/
**Today is National Banana Lovers Day, a fun, fruity celebration that happens every year on August 27th.
This special day encourages you banana lovers to enjoy them in all forms, from fresh off the peel to delicious dishes like smoothies and cakes.
The day highlights bananas’ health benefits, emphasizing their rich potassium content and essential vitamins. It also highlights sustainable farming practices and the importance of supporting fair-trade bananas.
