According to an economist, it doesn’t take much movement in the milk markets to shake up the dairy economy. Rusty Halvorson has the story. 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 …
Crop reports do have an effect on market action. And according to Mark Oppold, there are hopes for an improved grain trade after this month’s report. 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 …
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Steak Biscuit Breakfast at the Georgia State Capitol this past week. This event, held on “Crossover Day,” offered legislators a chance to enjoy a steak biscuit, milk provided by the Georgia Milk Producers and featured the Mobile Dairy Classroom. This event allows the members of Georgia Cattlemen’s and Georgia Milk Producers the opportunity …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program has preserved additional Florida farmland in Washington County, Florida. The 2,336-acre Hard Labor Creek has been protected through an easement for nearly $5 Million. The program purchases the development rights to agricultural properties through voluntary easements, preventing …
An axle weight bill is making its way through the Alabama Legislature. Currently, trucks are limited to loads of 80,000 pounds with a 10% variance, but with no more than 20,000 pounds per axle. Senate Bill 110, sponsored by Senator Jack Williams of Mobile County, would increase axle weights by 10 percent to 22,000 pounds plus the allowable load tolerance. …
By Clint Thompson National Peanut Month is an opportunity for peanut lovers to learn more about this wonderful agricultural commodity. The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) social media accounts provide those interested a great chance to indulge in all things peanuts; from its healthy benefits to new recipes that can be used at home. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director at the …
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 …
