The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put out their final numbers concerning the value of the 2024 peanut crop. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Concerns about H5N1 Avian Influenza Spreading among Mammals
You may have heard the story how the USDA, for the first time, confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza in rats. This is of course raising concerns about the virus’s ability to spread among mammals. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Keeping an Eye on the Corn Trade
Many traders are keeping an eye on what is happening with corn futures.  Mark Oppold has a look at what is currently affecting that commodity. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) continued its downward trend in February, marking the 17th decline in the past 18 months. The index, which measures the economic health of rural communities across a ten-state region dependent on agriculture and energy, fell to 38.0, down from 42.3 in January. A reading below 50 indicates economic contraction. Economic uncertainty remains a key concern, …
American Agriculture History Minute: Minnesota the Early Flour Capital of the U.S.
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. You wouldn’t think Minnesota would be the flour capital of the U.S., but indeed in 1915 it was. Over 20 million dry barrels of milled flour was being produced annually out of Minnesota and three firms in the Minneapolis area. 20 million would be the peak production of the three and …
SLE Livestock Judging Contest Kicks Off Rodeo Events
The 2025 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery is just around the corner. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley that means the SLE Livestock Judging Contest and Junior Livestock Expo starts this week. The SLE rodeo will be held March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
Promoting Peanuts: Georgia Peanut Commission Holds PB&J Day at the State Capitol
By Clint Thompson March is National Peanut Month, and the Georgia Peanut Commission celebrated on Tuesday with its annual PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) Day at the State Capitol. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director at the Georgia Peanut Commission, talked about the annual event. “The Georgia Peanut Commission kicked off National Peanut Month with a celebration in Atlanta at the …
NPPC President Testifies before Senate Ag Committee
Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) president testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture. While she touched on various issues, Rusty Halvorson reports trade issues and ongoing market access with tariff concerns was one of the top ones. Stevermer also discussed California Proposition 12, a state law that prohibits the sale of uncooked whole pork meat from hogs born to sows raised …
Peanut Aid Product Contracts Cancelled
It was recently announced that contracts for a peanut product sent to sites around the world for aid has been cancelled. Tyron Spearman has more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Concerns about Corn Acreage Predictions
There are some concerns about the predictions of how many acres of corn will be planted this year. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …










