The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. Some $300 million will go to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied. And according to Tyron Spearman, this includes the peanut industry. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in October 2023 that USDA would use $1.2 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation …
A quarterly report this week is something traders dealing with hog futures is paying attention to. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
While runners lose weight in most marathons, the holiday food marathon can do just the opposite. Starting from Halloween, going through Thanksgiving and now Christmas, Americans tend to eat more this time of year. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
For that last minute shopper, how about buying peanuts. According to Tyron Spearman, there are various reasons why this makes a great gift. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. The RAPP grants are designed to help American agricultural groups break into or strengthen their presence in export markets, especially in regions with growing purchasing power, such as Africa, Latin America and …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1946, Robert Doherty was looking for a good business opportunity, and he recognized the potential of a small manufacturing company on a farm just west of Valley, Nebraska. After careful consideration, he invested $5 ,000, nearly his entire savings, in Valley Manufacturing and began working farm elevators. A year later, …
Durango Boots is making a impact on the Western community through its National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship, but the deadline is just days away. The scholarship awards $30,000 to a freshman female undergraduate pursuing a Western-affiliated degree, with the funds distributed over three years to help alleviate the cost of higher education. Erin DeLong, Marketing Manager for Durango Boots, …
Last week the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council met and approved plans for next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, has more information about the budget put together for 2025. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
Many in agriculture are pleased with the final passage last Friday of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations legislation, which includes agricultural economic assistance and disaster assistance. And according to Tyron Spearman, the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds Congress for their efforts. Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 10545 by a vote of 366-34, which included a continuing …
According to a senior member of Senate Agriculture Committee, more funding is being made for Electronic Identification Tags. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (or APHIS) will provide an additional 3 million electronic …
