Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame

Inductees in the Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Oppold looks at those being of inducted in this year’s Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

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NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has announced its top five policy priorities for 2025. The organization’s Board of Directors selected these key issues to guide their efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney …

American Agriculture History

American Agriculture History Minute: Looking at New Mexico Diverse Agriculture

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. When considering top agricultural states in the country, New Mexico most likely doesn’t come to mind. But New Mexico is often the largest producer of pecans in the US, competing with states like Georgia and Texas. They have a diverse agriculture, including cattle, onions, alfalfa, cotton production, hay, and dairy. New …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Colonists had more access to land in the U.S. than they did in Europe, but the acquisition came with some problems. European agricultural practices greatly affected the landscape. Colonists brought livestock over from Europe, which caused many changes in the land. Grazing animals required a lot of land and food, and …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Alabama Cattlemen to Track 2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session gets underway today in Montgomery. And while all of agriculture will be watching what transpires this year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be tracking what takes place during this year’s session. Here’s ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …

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Peanut Stocks are Slightly Lower

The latest USDA report is indicating that peanut stocks have moved slightly lower. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cattle Enhancement Board

Cattle Inventory Drops One Percent

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released their annual Cattle Inventory Report, and according to a story from Rusty Halvorson, there are one percent fewer cattle in the U.S. compared to the same time last year. Key findings in the USDA report, as of Jan. 1, 2025 include: USDA NASS surveyed approximately 36,100 operators across the nation during the …

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Egg Prices are Soaring Due to Bird Flu

It’s been national news for quite some time now, but bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand as Easter approaches.  The average price per dozen …

Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame

Cattle Industry Meeting in San Antonio

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Oppold has a look at some of the topics that will be discussed at this year’s event.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …