A popular Independence Day and summer food is now being harvested. And according to a story from Rod Bain, there will be plenty of sweet cherries for consumers to enjoy this year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. While the Oliver name became widely known for its tractors starting in 1929, the story truly begins in 1855 when James Oliver received a patent for his revolutionary chilled plow. Manufactured near South Bend, …
Peanut Crop Development Progressing Well Across Southeast The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reporting strong early-season progress for the U.S. peanut crop, with 26% of the crop now pegging. That figure edges just above the five-year average of 25%, signaling a solid start to the 2025 growing season. Georgia Peanuts Lead With Strong Growth In Georgia, growers are …
Mid-Year Review Shows Soybean Oil Leading Ag Markets With the first half of 2025 complete, market data reveals a clear leader in the agricultural commodities space: soybean oil, up an impressive 26% year-to-date. It’s the top agricultural performer among 48 tracked commodities, and second overall only to platinum, which has surged more than 50% so far this year. Trailing closely …
The USDA Planted Acreage report shows more corn and fewer soybeans, wheat, and cotton acres. Corn planted area is estimated at 95.2 million acres in 2025, up by five percent or 4.61 million acres from 2024. That’s the third-highest planted acres in the U.S. since 1944. The area harvested for grain is expected to be five percent higher than last …
How Corn, Beans, and Squash Worked Together to Feed a Nation In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights one of the most enduring and ingenious agricultural systems brought to the New World—the Three Sisters. Early settlers adopted this ancient Native American farming method, where corn, beans, and squash were grown together in harmony. Each crop played a vital …
The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting the value that the Beef Checkoff program brings to the Georgia cattle producers through various programs each year. We spoke with Brent Galloway, representing the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association on the Georgia Beef Board, who talked about the programs that he feels make the most impact. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
As grills fire up across the country this Fourth of July, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding consumers to put beef on their menu. We spoke with Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association who shared different options of beef for the Independence Day holiday. Kayla also shared some details on cattle production that consumers should consider. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
The Florida Beef Council is reminding everyone that beef is a great option for your Independence Day celebration. We spoke with Florida Beef Council’s Deanne Maples who shared suggestions on different cuts of beef for this holiday. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed the presence of Africanized honey bees in Barbour County earlier this week. The identification was confirmed after local beekeepers collected a feral swarm. The swarm was humanely euthanized in an effort to protect Alabama’s honey bee populations. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Rick Pate said, “There is no reason for public …
