nutrition

Learn More about Nutrition Strategies

Dan Economy

Next week, farmers will have a chance to learn more about nutrition strategies. Mark Oppold has more information. To learn more, click here. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Barns, a Testament to America’s Agriculture History

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Barns differ in size and shape, and many still stand as a testament to America’s agriculture history. One of the largest barns still in use, a museum, is the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. The largest round barn once used on a working farm still stands near Red Cloud, Nebraska, near …

Thank a Farmer

Commissioner Rick Pate Launches “Thank a Farmer” Initiative to Raise Awareness and Appreciation for Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), News from Our Sponsors

(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/January 30, 2025) — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from. The event also featured remarks from key community leaders, including Ravello’s Chef Nicholas Wyatt, local produce farmer Kelvin Anderson, and State Senator Will Barfoot. …

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Valent Helping Peanut Growers Fight White Mold

Dan Peanuts

White mold was an issue for peanut growers again in 2024, and many are looking for ideas to help them fight it in 2025. Valent USA Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explains how Excalia herbicide can help growers with diseases like white mold. To learn more about Valent products for your peanut fields, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Georgia Milk

Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment is Underway

Dan Dairy, Marketing, USDA-FSA

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period is underway. Rusty Halvorson has more details about it, along with a look at forecast for egg prices. 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 BoardJanuary …

tariffs

Still Questions about Possible Tariffs

Dan Economy, Export/Import, Tariff

There are still a lot of questions about possible tariffs coming from the Trump Administration. Mark Oppold has more information. 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

La Niña Effect and January Cold

Dan Weather

Much of the country will close he month with milder weather conditions in what has been a colder-than-normal January. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how a weak La Niña system is behind what has been a colder-than-normal January in several parts of the U.S.  Get ready for an in-depth look at La Niña and its projected effects on the winter of …

cotton crop harvest

Georgia ’25 Cotton Acres Expected to Decline

Clint Thompson Georgia

By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton acreage for the upcoming season is expected to drop amid low market prices. But Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, said Georgia’s reliance on cotton farming will prohibit most growers from cutting back a lot of their production acres. “I’ve told people, I was at Beltwide (Conference) a couple of weeks ago, …

American Agriculture

American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture history, but harvesting it, certainly another. Imagine doing the job by hand. No combines, no tractors, just a man, a horse, and a wagon. Beginning in the 19 twenties, labor saving machinery was available for corn harvest. But even into the 19 forties, …

GCC Meeting Provides Timely Information for Production of This Year’s Crop

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting on Wednesday allowed producers and industry leaders to meet together and discuss the future of the industry. It was an important day considering the uncertainty surrounding this year’s crop amid drastically low market prices for Georgia producers. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, talked about the importance …