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Cost Down to Raise 2025 Corn Crop

Dan Corn, Economy, Field Crops

Looking ahead to the 2025 corn crop, one company says the cost to raise that crop is down. Farmers National Company (FNC) says 2025 crop inputs are expected to see a slight reduction compared to 2024.  While some farms may experience increased costs for specific reasons, such as adding lime, improving drainage, or boosting fertility, the overall picture suggests a …

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Rural Employment Trends at a Glance

Dan Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

USDA’s latest edition of its annual “Rural America at a Glance” report provides a look at rural employments trends of the past year. Rod Bain  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 …

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Changes within FMMO Amendments

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Marketing

The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. 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 …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Ag Hall of Fame First Inductees

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. There’s a Hall of Fame for every major sport and many institutions, and so it is with agriculture. The Ag Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas, near Kansas City, was federally chartered in 1960. Its purpose was, and is, to honor individuals who have made major contributions to the establishment …

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-15-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 15, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 15, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,259 head compared to 11,001 last week and 12,677 last …

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Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, USDA-FSA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is working to assist farmers facing natural disasters, particularly in the Southeast and California. In an interview with AgNet Media, Administrator Zach Ducheneaux highlighted the agency’s efforts to provide relief to producers who have suffered devastating losses due to recent hurricanes in the southeast and the extremes of flooding and drought …

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Registration Underway for 2025 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention

Dan Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA)

Efforts are gearing up for the 63rd Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention that will be held March 12-14, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. The GCA staff is looking forward to hosting over 350 cattle producers, supporters, and industry professionals during the three-day event. And according to GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, they listened to exhibitor feedback from last year and made changes …

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Higher Peanut Crop Estimate, Price Update

Dan Peanuts, USDA-NASS

The November Crop Production Forecast from USDA/NASS showed higher peanut production numbers from both last month and last year. Tyron Spearman notes yield projections vary in the different states, and there’s not any real changes to the prices being offered at this time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

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USCA to Hold Annual Meeting in December

Dan Cattle

The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) will hold their annual meeting next month in San Antonio, Texas. As Rusty Halvorson reports, USCA members will be discussing various issues affecting the cattle industry. To learn more about the USCA annual meeting, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

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Oppold Inducted in NAFB Hall of Fame

Dan Agri-Business

The annual National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) Convention wraps up today in Kansas City. And as Mark Oppold notes, last night he was given quite an honor from that organization.  NAFB Honors Mark Oppold and Curt Lancaster as 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees (NAFB/PLATTE CITY, MO/November 15, 2024) — The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) honored veteran broadcasters Mark Oppold and …