Agriculture’s Early Roots in America Agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s growth. Long before tractors, hybrid seeds, or modern irrigation systems, farmers and thinkers were searching for ways to improve yields, preserve soil, and secure the nation’s food supply. While many farm organizations thrive today, the very first to formally promote agriculture in the United States was …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 12, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending September 12th, receipts at the 16 markets totaled 12,623 head compared to 11,997 sold a week prior …
A very important peanut tour is being held this week. It’s the 37th annual Georgia Peanut Tour, taking place in the Valdosta area and bringing together researchers, growers, industry leaders, and policymakers for a comprehensive look at the state of the peanut industry in 2025. “It’s the 37th annual Georgia Peanut Tour being held in the Valdosta area this week. …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) has released the August 2025 Cotton Production Report, providing updated insights into crop acreage, yield expectations, and regional production forecasts—particularly for the Southeast cotton-producing states. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains the key highlights from this month’s report:“Acreage updates for cotton were made in several states based on a …
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has released its analysis of the July 2025 U.S. pork and beef export numbers, based on the latest data from the USDA. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom highlighted several key trends affecting meat exports, including strong pork demand in Latin America and ongoing beef export barriers to China. Halstrom began by addressing pork …
By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut producers are nearing the time of year when digging peanuts will become a regular practice, followed by harvesting of their crop. But some peanut plants still have some time left to mature, which means disease management should remain a priority. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist, discussed the steps growers should be …
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has released a comprehensive new strategy aimed at tackling chronic childhood diseases through sweeping reforms across food, health, and education systems. The strategy includes 120 initiatives and executive actions intended to reshape national policy and deliver measurable outcomes for American families. “The document includes 120 initiatives and executive actions to ‘advance gold-standard science, …
We pause with others on this 24th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and remember the heroic passengers on the plane that crashed in rural Pennsylvania. May we never forget. As we reflect on a pivotal moment in American history, it’s also a time to spotlight those …
The National Peanut Board is hitting the road this fall with its innovative HealthNut Club campaign, designed to bring peanut-powered nutrition to college campuses across the country. This initiative is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the health benefits of peanuts and encourage students to incorporate them into their daily routines. “The National Peanut Board has launched …
Peanut prices are feeling the pressure as the 2025 harvest season kicks into full gear. With an estimated 3.6 million ton peanut crop, market prices are beginning to decline sharply. Farmers and buyers alike are closely watching this trend as raw shell peanut prices continue to fall. “Raw shell peanut prices were worth 64 cents in January, that’s 64 cents …
