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Billions in Farm Income, But Costs Keep Climbing Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
New USDA estimates put North Carolina among the nation's top states for farm income as rising production expenses keep pressure on agriculture across the region.
One Rainstorm, Three Very Different Reactions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across Southeast cotton, peanut and pecan country, fall moisture can be a blessing, a headache or a little of both.
What’s Being Left Behind at Peanut Harvest?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UGA Extension says checking harvest losses can help growers identify equipment adjustments before pounds are left in the field.
Peanuts and Cotton Feel the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lower projected revenues and higher input costs put more pressure on Southeast crop margins.
The Peanut Digging Decision
Southeast Regional Ag News
Harvest is here, but a few days can make a difference when deciding when those peanuts are ready to come out of the ground.
Clemson Research Opens New Path in Peanut Breeding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists identify naturally lower-allergen peanut lines that could support future breeding efforts.
Georgia Peanut Calendar Photos and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest featuring peanut farms from across the state to fill the pages of the 2027 Georgia Peanut Calendar, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
USA Peanut Congress and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board spent an energizing week with industry leaders in June at the 30th annual USA Peanut Congress, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
Peanut and Tree Nut Sector Delivers Billions in Economic Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
First-ever PTNPA report measures the industry's contributions nationwide and by state.
Expanded Hurricane Coverage Coming for 2027 Crop Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent USDA insurance update broadens access to hurricane and tropical storm protection for farmers across much of the Southeast.
Can Scientists Predict a Peanut’s Flavor?
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Georgia researchers are developing a new tool that could help peanut breeders evaluate flavor potential earlier and more efficiently.
Georgia Farmers Put More Than $1.5 Million Behind New Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia cotton and peanut growers are investing heavily in research aimed at improving yields, fighting pests, and finding new market opportunities for producers across the Southeast.
It's Not Nuts-It's Peanuts and China-US Ag Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board is launching a brand platform that aims to elevate peanuts beyond being a reliable staple: “It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts," and China and the U.S agreed to reduce tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader agreement.
Southeast Producers Get Trade Support
Southeast Regional Ag News
New funding is aimed at improving access to international markets.
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding and FAA Drone Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved over $764,000 in research project funding for 2025-26, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.
A Higher-Risk Horizon for Peanuts
Southeast Regional Ag News
Careful management and planning will be key to controlling peanut diseases in 2026.
Peanut Butter Demand Higher and Specialty Crop Relief Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are eating more peanut butter, which accounts for more than 60% of all peanuts consumed in the U.S., and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.
More Corn and Cotton Acreage and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers intend to plant more acres in corn, cotton and oats in 2026, while other principal crops are expected to decline, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
Farm plantings in '26
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are plowing ahead with their normal planting intentions this year despite rising input costs, lower farm-level prices for their commodities.
Peanuts Take Center Stage in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Advocates press Congress for stronger support amid challenging farm economics.