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Markets Continue to Realign

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Export/Import, Tariff, Weather, Wheat

Market fluctuations are being seen as of late as various factors continue to affect what we see from day to day. As Mark Oppold notes, realignment is taking place for many contracts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Reports Secretary of Ag Drought Designation

Dale Sandlin General

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has announced that US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has designated 20 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought with an additional eighteen counties listed as contiguous disaster counties. The US Drought monitor noted these counties are in D-2 status for eight or more consecutive weeks, …

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Shares The Current Work On Yellow Legged Hornet

Dale Sandlin General

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper is highlighting the work that his Department is undertaking to eradicate the Yellow Legged Hornet. We caught up with him for an update. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Highlights Changes in the Imports and Exports of Agricultural Products

Dale Sandlin General

The US Department of Agriculture is highlighting notable changes in the agricultural imports and exports in their latest Ag Trade Forecasts. USDA Economist Bart Kenner shared insights on how the imports and exports of cattle and red meat are shaping up. He also shared the figures on overall exports and imports for all ag commodities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

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Polling Results Show Support From Consumers on goals of Florida Pesticide Labeling Bill

Dale Sandlin General

The Modern Ag Alliance recently conducted polling around the efforts of House Bill 129 in Florida’s Legislature this session and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance shared the results of this polling. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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National Pork Producers Council Applauds US Senators Efforts in Bill Introduction

Dale Sandlin General

The National Pork Producers Council is applauding several United States Senators for their efforts in introducing the Food Security and Farm Protection Act addressing the impacts of California’s Proposition 12.  The bill would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce and is sponsored by US Senators Joni Ernst and …

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Pesticide Labeling Bill in Florida Legislature Could Provide Consistency for Producers and Consumers

Dale Sandlin General

According to the Modern Ag Alliance, HB 129 in Florida’s legislature this session could provide clarity for producers and consumers. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson about the impacts of this legislation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Midwest Flooding impacting Already Planted Crops

Dale Sandlin General

Recent flooding events have impacted farmers who already planted their crops for the season. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey provides some insights into the areas and crops affected by significant flooding in recent days. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Poultry Markets Strong but Face Headwinds

Dan Agri-Business, Poultry

Improved economic conditions in many regions, together with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers. Rabobank says global consumption growth is predicted to reach 2.5 to three percent this year. This marks the second year of above-average market growth, which led to significant improvements in margin performance. However, dealing with avian influenza remains …

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American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education, and since a large portion of the population lived in small rural communities or isolated rural areas, local one-room schools were the answer, often built by nearby farmers. In fact, most of the teachers early …