The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the creation of a National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech to help evaluate ag technology under real-world ranching and farming conditions. The initiative was designed to test and validate tools, existing and emerging, to provide farmers and ranchers with insights when choosing technology for their operations. Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics …
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has launched a new advertising campaign to share the unique story of dairy. Aris Georgiadis, Senior Vice President for DMI shared the details about the campaign. Georgiadis said, “One of our insights is that most people have blind spots when it comes to the foods they love and enjoy. So, for example, they may think of yogurt …
On the surface, President Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deprives Iran of badly needed oil reserves, millions of dollars in insurance premiums they were collecting to assure safe passage of vessels. But depending on how long the blockade actually lasts, it increases the chance of the Beijing summit already postponed once likely being postponed again. China imports more than 1.5 million barrels …
Mark Oppold, in his American Agriculture History Minute, highlights the Oregon Trail as one of the most significant routes in the development of American agriculture. This historic pathway not only connected regions of the growing nation but also helped shape the agricultural landscape of the United States. The Route and Its Origins The Oregon Trail stretched an impressive 2,170 miles, …
The Mosaic Company has announced that they will begin the process of idling the Araxa Mining and Chemical Complex as well as idling mining activities at the Patrocinio Complex in Brazil. According to the company, the idling of these facilities is expected to reduce annual phosphate production at Mosaic Fertilizantes by approximately 1 million tons. Bruce Bodine, President and Chief …
The 27th Annual Peanut Efficiency Awards are now accepting nominations to celebrate peanut growers who have achieved the highest yields using the regenerative practices and mostly for the lowest price. Hosted by the Farm Press, this prestigious recognition honors farmers across the peanut belt who balance productivity, sustainability, and smart farm management. Each year, four outstanding growers from all across the country are selected …
JBS USA has announced that they have reached a new collective bargaining agreement with UFCW Local 7 at their Greeley, Colorado Beef Production Facility. According to JBS, “he agreement, which runs through April 2028, reflects the same economic framework JBS USA presented in its Last, Best and Final offer—an offer that remained unchanged economically throughout the bargaining process. While JBS USA is …
Maritime officials say the buildup of ships on either side of the Strait of Hormuz will take months to restore normal traffic when it does open. Reuters reporting there are over 3,000 vessels now in the Gulf area, including over 800 oil tankers. The narrow passage when the Strait does open when it meets the Gulf of Oman like a three-lane highway merging into …
Introduction to an Agricultural Visionary Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute highlights the remarkable contributions of Jon Kinzenbaw—a man whose ingenuity helped reshape modern farming practices across North America. Born in 1944 in Victor, Iowa, Kinzenbaw emerged as a key figure in agricultural equipment innovation during a time of rapid transformation in the industry. Early Life and Roots in Iowa …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association connects with the cattle industry through various efforts and one of those is through visits at the Alabama stockyards. We caught up with Michael Smith with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. Smith said, “We are kind of getting back in the normal swing of things here at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and one of my …
