Ohio State University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, has its roots deeply embedded in agricultural and mechanical education. Founded in 1870, the university was established as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862. Originally known as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, it was designed to provide practical education in fields critical to Ohio’s economic growth, …
Incremental Cotton Demand Growth Could Deliver Big Gains for Producers During the recent Deltapine New Product Evaluator (NPE) Summit in Hollywood, Florida, cotton producers heard a clear message about the future of the cotton market: incremental growth matters. Dr. Darren Hudson, Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness at Texas Tech University, shared an economic outlook that emphasized the …
One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers Historic Investment for U.S. Agriculture The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) represents the largest investment in the American agricultural industry in more than a decade, delivering wide-ranging support to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country. While the national impact is significant, producers can now see exactly what the legislation means for their individual …
House Passes SPEED Act to Modernize NEPA and Streamline Permitting The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act last week, legislation aimed at modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and streamlining federal permitting processes. Supporters say the bill would reduce unnecessary delays while maintaining environmental protections, particularly for working lands and conservation …
Introduction: A Turning Point in American Agriculture In the early years of the United States, few decisions carried as much long-term impact as the Louisiana Purchase. While often remembered for dramatically expanding the nation’s borders, the acquisition was driven by practical concerns—especially agriculture, trade, and access to markets. As explained by Mark Oppold in this American Agriculture History Minute, President …
**This report will not be issued the next two weeks due to markets being closed for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Market coverage will resume the week of January 5, 2026.** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all …
By Robin Loftin In 2023, when the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was forced to leave the Lee Civic Center and Fort Myers, AgNet Media shared your disappointment. Like many of you, we hoped and prayed that one day we would have the opportunity to return. Today, we are thrilled to announce that those prayers have been answered. The 2026 …
TIFTON, Ga. — The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) hosted a photo contest throughout 2025 to fill the pages of the 2026 Georgia Peanut Calendar. Peanut farmers and industry representatives from across Georgia were encouraged to submit their best, high-resolution photo from the farm for a chance to feature the photo in the 2026 calendar. Nearly 100 entries were submitted from across …
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers and industry leaders should mark their calendars for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talked about next year’s meeting and a focus on an emerging insect pest that …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Drives Impactful Beef Research The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) continues to play a vital role in advancing beef cattle research across the state, providing a level of support that sets it apart from many other state-funded research programs. This funding not only supports scientific innovation but also ensures that research remains closely tied to …
