Peanut growers here in the U.S. have enough issues dealing with various pests and diseases. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, research efforts continue to keep another fungal disease from affecting our peanut crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pushing back against advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that recommends reducing red meat consumption. Rusty Halvorson has more details. According to the NCBA, this advice ignores strong scientific evidence about beef’s essential role in a healthy diet. Mark Eisele, NCBA president, emphasizes that most Americans already eat beef within healthy limits. He describes …
Traders are Wall Street seem to already be winding down another year. Mark Oppold looks at a couple of things coming up that could have an effect on the markets. 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 …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation to establish the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This institution is now Iowa State University and officially established March 1858. Story County and Ames was chosen as the location in June 1859. The original farm consisted of 648 acres and purchased for …
By Clint Thompson A combination of various weather events has led Georgia’s peanut yields to decrease significantly this year. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, said between the May rains, two hurricanes and cool fall weather, yields ended up much lower than expected. “When you talk about events that happened, everybody wants to concentrate on the two storms, …
Peanut allergies are an issue the industry has been working on for quite a few years. But as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts have been underway to introduce peanuts to kids in schools. 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 …
Exports of U.S. beef and pork posted year-over-year increases in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom say beef exports rebounded in the Asian region. “You look at Korea, for example, 19,600 tons, up about 5%. It was the largest month in Korea since March of this …
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), sales of agricultural tractors and combines here in the U.S. fell in November 2024 compared to the year before. U.S. sales of tractors in all classes dropped 14.5% compared to last year, while sales of combines showed a decline of 24% year-to-date. “November’s sales of Ag tractors and combines follow the …
When it comes to planning for your farm fuel needs next spring, Mark Oppold takes time to look at what crude oil futures are currently doing and what they are expected to do over the next few weeks. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
The USDA is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss. The enhancement in replant payments underscores the Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) commitment …
