As rental agreements shift hands heading into the new year, Bottom Line grain analysts are urging farmers to take a close look at the fertility of any farmland they plan to rent for the 2026 season. According to the latest Bottom Line report, “Bottom Line grain analysts caution producers to check the fertility of grounds they intend to rent next …
Southern Ag Today has released its annual review of the past crop year, offering a detailed look at the realities row crop producers faced across the Southeast. According to the publication, “row crop producers across the south faced another difficult year in 25.” Weather remained one of the most significant challenges, creating major variability in yields from one region to …
As the 2025 peanut crop year wraps up, producers across the Southeast continue to make steady progress in harvest and preparations for the year ahead. According to the latest update, “We’re checking the peanut market. We’re still harvesting peanuts, believe it or not, and now we’re about 90 percent complete.” Despite being late in the year, a small portion of …
Elanco has announced a major boost to its U.S. operations with a $400 million investment in its Indiana facilities, strengthening both research and development capabilities and domestic manufacturing capacity. The expansion will support operations at the company’s new global headquarters in Indianapolis while reinforcing its U.S.-based production footprint. As part of this momentum, the USDA has granted an accelerated pathway …
The recent detection of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain has the potential to reshape portions of the global meat trade, according to Erin Borror, Vice President for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Spain is one of the world’s leading players in pork production and exports, meaning any disruption could shift import demand toward other major …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), inviting emerging leaders across the state to take the next step in their involvement with the cattle industry. We caught up with Michael Smith of the ACA to learn more about the upcoming Class 13 program. Smith shared his enthusiasm, noting his personal …
By Clint Thompson Count the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) as one organization applauding the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance payments announced on Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA announced that $12 billion will be made available in one time bridge payments to farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The payments are …
A Pioneering Beginning During the Civil War Kansas State University—originally named Kansas State Agricultural College—was formally established on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. As described in Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, its founding took place during the American Civil War, a period marked by national upheaval yet also visionary public investment in education. Despite the challenges of wartime, …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Showcases New One-Day Format at Winter Quarterly Meeting The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) held its annual Winter Quarterly Meeting last week, bringing cattle producers from across the state to Ocala for a reimagined event structure. The gathering highlighted the association’s strong grassroots foundation, enhanced industry collaboration, and a new streamlined format designed to increase participation and efficiency. …
Southeast Drought Continues to Impact Cattle and Hay Production Despite Recent Rain Although some areas of the Southeast received rain over the weekend, drought conditions continue to challenge producers across much of the region. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data from early December shows ongoing stress on both cattle and hay production, even as …
