I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education, and since a large portion of the population lived in small rural communities or isolated rural areas, local one-room schools were the answer, often built by nearby farmers. In fact, most of the teachers early …
Peanut Industry Fighting Federal Cuts
The peanut industry has been fighting the recent federal program cuts. As Tyron Spearman reports, efforts continue to provide ready to eat therapeutic foods. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Be Patient with Starting Field Work
While it’s the time of the year many want to get in the field, Mark Oppold notes patience is needed due to the wet conditions many are seeing from the spring storms. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Some Ag Inputs Exempt from Tariffs
Several agricultural inputs are exempt from the ten percent across-the-board tariffs and the higher reciprocal duties applied to specific trade partners. Agriculture Dot Com says that’s according to a list of carve outs published by the White House. Products excluded from the new duties include potash, certain herbicides and pesticides, peat, lumber products, lubricating oils, some energy products, and certain …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity certainly has made a difference in agriculture history in the United States. German Americans brought with them practices and traditions that were quite different from those of the English and Scottish farmers. They adapted old world techniques to a much more abundant land supply than they had. For example, they …
USDA APHIS Highlighting Invasive Pests and Plant Disease Awareness Month
The US Department of Agriculture is highlighting April as Invasive Pest and Plant Disease Awareness month. Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within USDA provides helpful tips and outlines the impact of invasive pests to agriculture. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Pesticide Labeling Bill Being Considered in Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislature is considering House bill 129 this session that would impact Florida agriculture. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson with the Modern Ag Alliance to get more details on this legislation. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Holds Youth BQA Field Days
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association is hosting their spring field days for youth in the cattle industry. Reid McGuire with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association outlines the activities of the field days and it’s impact on the industry. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Florida Beef Council Highlights Annual Meat Conference In Orlando
The Florida Beef Council recently attended the Annual Meat Conference in Orlando Florida where leaders from across the supply chain met to explore the trends in the meat industry. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared the insights and takeaways from this year’s Annual Meat Conference. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights In-State Checkoff
The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting the work of the Agricultural Commodity Commission For Beef and their relationship as a contractor to the Commission. Chairman Robert Fountain shared his insights on Georgia’s in-state checkoff program. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …









