The Origins of the U.S. Postal System and Its Importance to Early American Communities Communication has always played a vital role in the growth and development of American agriculture and rural communities. Long before modern mail delivery, email, or instant communication, colonists relied on handwritten letters carried across the Atlantic to stay connected with family, conduct business, and share important …
The Erie Canal Changed Transportation and Expanded Agricultural Trade For centuries, New York’s rivers and waterways served as important transportation routes for explorers, fur traders, and early settlers. However, these natural waterways presented major challenges that limited commerce and slowed economic growth. The construction of the Erie Canal in 1817 transformed transportation across New York, helping fuel America’s agricultural expansion …
With the Junior Cattlemen’s Roundup coming up soon, Southeast AgNet sat down with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) to tell us more. “So next week will be our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association 20th annual roundup, which will take place in Montgomery July 23rd through the 26th. We’re super excited,” said Watson. “We’ll be welcoming about 104 kids …
The Florida Beef Council had the opportunity to work with the North Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council shared with us more. “We recently had the opportunity to partner with the North Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a continuing education event with about 40 of their registered dietitians from across the …
As the Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association Summer Conference is being held, we had a chat with Wyatt Doolittle, of the Georgia Beef Board to tell us more. “We’re here at the Summer Conference in Athens where hundreds of agricultural teachers from every corner of our state are coming together to learn, collaborate, and prepare for another great school year …
Farmers need to be ready to report their acreage that they planted this year by July 15th at the Farm Service Agency. The Farm Service Agency each year collects that information. It’s a major deadline for most crops, so you can participate in any of the programs, but acreage reporting deadlines may vary in some counties and others in states …
Corn futures at six-week highs, at mid-week soybeans seven-week highs, and the hot, dry weather is extended. Some private forecasters are already pulling back the top end of yield potential for corn and soybeans, we are told. Bottom Line analysts say that even a one-bushel-per-acre decline in the national soybean yield drops new crop ending stocks by over 70 million …
Droughts have affected several parts of the country, causing decreases in pasture and rangeland conditions. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses updates on pasture conditions. “We did see a one-point increase in the very poor-to-poor ratings for pastures nationally,” said Rippey. “Now 36 percent, up from 35 percent a week ago. The good-to-excellent rating dropped a point from 34 percent last …
American peanut farmers are involved with the American Peanut Council. Their core responsibility is to administer an export promotion program for U.S. peanuts, increasing the consumption of U.S. grown peanuts and peanut products internationally. APC does not process or sell peanuts. Instead, resources are devoted to market development and dissemination of trade information on behalf of the U.S. industry. Right …
The bacon, lettuce, and tomato season is going to help an already surging pork trade. Meanwhile, cattle trade battling three-month lows. We’re starting to see more fresh produce stands along the roadsides as we move deeper into July. Lean hog futures at four-week highs now in mid-July, even with ample supplies and heavier weights. BLT season certainly going to help, …
