Inside the sprawling legislative package moving through Washington, key elements of the long-awaited Farm Bill have made their way into both House and Senate proposals—a positive development for the agricultural sector. According to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), the Senate’s version of the bill closely mirrors the House version, which is essential for eventual passage. Provisions include: Jamie …
Ag History Minute: From Ancient Innovation to American Farms In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, we take a closer look at one of the most enduring tools in rural landscapes: the windmill. This historical moment honors the windmill’s essential role in farming history. Modern windmills, as we recognize them today, trace their origins back to the 8th …
American Ag History Minute: Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to a pivotal time in westward expansion when early settlers pushed beyond Kansas City into the great unknown. Once they reached the city of Independence, Missouri, three major trails offered different paths into the West—each playing …
Checking this week on the peanut market. The peanut market is very slow right now as the industry is waiting on the number of acres that have been officially planted by farmers all the way across the United States. This, right now, appears to be a record. Acreage was predicted to be up eight percent over last year. And, they …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA/AMS) is offering three different grant programs for producers to strengthen local and regional food systems. Tricia Kovacs with AMS highlights these grant opportunities under the Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) which offers $26.5 Million through 3 programs. To learn more about the programs visit www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet. …
The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting the creativity of the restaurants who participate in Burger Weeks during Beef Month in Georgia. Robert Fountain, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, shares that some of these creations have lasting impacts on the restaurant’s menus well past Burger Week. Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
With Summertime here it’s time to grill and the Florida Beef Council is promoting beef grilling through the Summer Grilling Campaign with other state beef councils. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared the details of the campaign. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is adding a new member to their staff and we caught up with Erin Beasley who shared the details. Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
In a story from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), says the screwworm, a parasitic pest, is likely to cross the southern border of the United States later this summer. “It’s no longer a question of whether we see a return of the new world screwworms in the U.S., …
It will be interesting to watch price action at Superior Livestock’s first summer sale, their Corn Belt Classic in South Sioux City, Nebraska. We watch cattle and feeder cattle futures backing off recent highs, but the cash market continues to set records, looking over $104,000 had expected for feeders and calves offered this week. Superior’s most recent bi-weekly video auction …
