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American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture

Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute explains how President Thomas Jefferson believed in the future of agriculture. In fact, he believed it to be the cornerstone to the success of the country’s new independence. It has been said Jefferson gave Meriwether Lewis specific instructions in the summer of 1803 before he and William Clark set out on their 1804 …

Some Georgia Cotton Producers Forced to Replant

By Clint Thompson Replanting is a management option that some Georgia cotton growers have had to consider this spring. The Georgia Cotton Commission and Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, advise producers on how to proceed with replanting their cotton seeds, now and in the future. “Really the biggest thing I’d tell folks is if you’re on …

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American Agriculture History Minute-Agriculture Production Potential West of the Mississippi

Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute tells us how any modern traveler now retracing the steps of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark after they left the Missouri River and proceeded west would likely wonder how areas of the Dakotas, Montana, and Idaho could ever be agriculturally productive. After all, President Thomas Jefferson gave specific instructions to the two that …

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Cattle Futures Recap & Trade Uncertainty Affecting Corn and Soybean Prices

Mark Oppold recaps cattle futures and Dale Sandlin shares how trade uncertainty is affecting corn and soybean prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …

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US Corn and Soybean Crop Emergence Progress

The US Corn and Soybean crop progress and emergence is being watched closely. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares the details of these crops so far this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …

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U.S. Dairy Market Access Expanded With Costa Rica and 2026 Milk Price Forecast

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that U.S. Dairy producers will have greater market access due to a recent agreement with Costa Rica. The first U.S. dairy cooperative to be registered under a new approval process with Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENSA) was approved on May 22nd for export. The new approval process eases market access for …

commodities

Commodity Review in May Trading

Mark Oppold reviews the status commodity trading in May and Dale Sandlin shares the latest in the EU Tariff negotiations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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New World Screwworm Partnership Strengthened

The ongoing effort to combat the new world screwworm was strengthened earlier this week with the announcement of additional funding to renovate a fruit fly facility in Mexico. The $21 Million investment in the facility in Metapa, Mexico, will produce an additional 60-100 million additional sterile New world screwworm flies weekly in an effort to push the current fly population …

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USDA Provides Funding Increase for Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that they will be providing a funding increase for reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs. The $14.5 Million in reimbursements will allow states to continue their own inspection programs ensuring food safety and reducing pressure on state budgets to support local slaughter and meat processing facilities.  In a press release, …