I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from the French for $15 million, or And the United States would immediately add over 530 million acres in middle America. But a little-known fact, France only controlled a small fraction of this large area. Most was inhabited by Native Americans, so …
While Jimmy Carter did serve as the 39th President of the United States, before that he spent time working in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at his life in that industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
With 2024 in the rear-view mirror, Mark Oppold looks back at how certain agricultural commodities actually performed for the year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida 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 …
As we kick off the New Year, many are bracing for a potential work stoppage at various ports around the country. Rusty Halvorson has the story. U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt U.S. exports. Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance broke …
In Fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported more than 23,000 climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Those investments covered over 11 million acres, which contributed to the highest total investment in private lands conservation in any year in the history of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan, February 16, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act. In fact, the school was the first land -grant college under the Morrill Act. The effort to establish the school actually …
As we get ready to kick off 2025, many people are looking to start a healthier lifestyle. And the Peanut Institute wants you to know while there are many snack choices out there, the nutritional value of peanuts and peanut butter are relatively high compared to other options. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Some knew him as Mr. Jimmy, others as President Carter. But all are taking time to remember the 39th President of the United States. Tyron Spearman has more details about the life of Jimmy Carter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
One economist looks back at how cattle prices fared past year, and what the outlook for the year ahead looks like. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
A USDA meteorologist’s list of top weather events in our nation in 2024 of course includes hurricanes. Milton was a category three storm that crossed Florida in October, and one where damage values are still being estimated. That’s USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. He also looks at one of the most damaging hurricanes in modern history, Hurricane Helene in September. The …
