I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Michigan farmers produce over 300 different types of food and agriculture products. Some you might be familiar with, others you may not. Michigan ranks first in the nation for tart cherry production and fourth for sweet cherries. They rank sixth in the nation for the production of milk and first in …
During the Opening Session of the 101st USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum late last month, the USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Myer provided his outlook on the 2025 US Farm Economy. “Last year I was very Concerned about the pace in which commodity prices have been falling. This year I think is a bit different, have we slowed that decline, still not …
We told you last week that contracts for a peanut product sent to sites around the world for aid had been cancelled. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, that contract has been reinstated. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Recent news affecting grain markets may overshadow the new crop report coming out tomorrow. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
As the Georgia General Assembly hits the first milestone day on the legislative calendar, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s (GAC) President, Will Bentley recapped the current status of the bills important to their organization. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet caught up with Bentley at the Georgia State Capitol on Crossover Day. To keep track of any of the bills Bentley mentioned, or …
Week one of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session took place last week in Tallahassee, which means this week will be a big one for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA). FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what all is planned for the annual FCA Legislative Quarterly meeting March 11-12. As Ard mentioned, the majority of the day Wednesday, March 12th will …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. John Holmes is part of American agriculture history. He was born in Massachusetts, moved to Michigan in 1835. The rise of scientific agriculture in Europe, the first half of the 19th century, and the desire for formal agricultural education at the college level, caught his attention. He was president of the …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 7, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 07, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,295 head compared to 8,564 last week and 8,656 last …
The 2025 Georgia State Legislative Session continues in Atlanta as lawmakers discuss various bills. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley looks at a couple of those that are of interest to livestock producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
