The Modern Ag Alliance recently conducted polling around the efforts of House Bill 129 in Florida’s Legislature this session and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance shared the results of this polling. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
National Pork Producers Council Applauds US Senators Efforts in Bill Introduction
The National Pork Producers Council is applauding several United States Senators for their efforts in introducing the Food Security and Farm Protection Act addressing the impacts of California’s Proposition 12.  The bill would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce and is sponsored by US Senators Joni Ernst and …
Pesticide Labeling Bill in Florida Legislature Could Provide Consistency for Producers and Consumers
According to the Modern Ag Alliance, HB 129 in Florida’s legislature this session could provide clarity for producers and consumers. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson about the impacts of this legislation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Midwest Flooding impacting Already Planted Crops
Recent flooding events have impacted farmers who already planted their crops for the season. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey provides some insights into the areas and crops affected by significant flooding in recent days. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Poultry Markets Strong but Face Headwinds
Improved economic conditions in many regions, together with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers. Rabobank says global consumption growth is predicted to reach 2.5 to three percent this year. This marks the second year of above-average market growth, which led to significant improvements in margin performance. However, dealing with avian influenza remains …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education, and since a large portion of the population lived in small rural communities or isolated rural areas, local one-room schools were the answer, often built by nearby farmers. In fact, most of the teachers early …
Peanut Industry Fighting Federal Cuts
The peanut industry has been fighting the recent federal program cuts. As Tyron Spearman reports, efforts continue to provide ready to eat therapeutic foods. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Be Patient with Starting Field Work
While it’s the time of the year many want to get in the field, Mark Oppold notes patience is needed due to the wet conditions many are seeing from the spring storms. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Some Ag Inputs Exempt from Tariffs
Several agricultural inputs are exempt from the ten percent across-the-board tariffs and the higher reciprocal duties applied to specific trade partners. Agriculture Dot Com says that’s according to a list of carve outs published by the White House. Products excluded from the new duties include potash, certain herbicides and pesticides, peat, lumber products, lubricating oils, some energy products, and certain …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity certainly has made a difference in agriculture history in the United States. German Americans brought with them practices and traditions that were quite different from those of the English and Scottish farmers. They adapted old world techniques to a much more abundant land supply than they had. For example, they …










