Southeast Poultry Industry Sees Major Expansion with Pilgrim’s Facility and Harrison Poultry Acquisition The poultry industry in the Southeast is undergoing significant changes as two major announcements signal expansion and consolidation across Georgia’s poultry sector. These developments promise job creation, enhanced production capacity, and long-term investments in the region’s agricultural economy. Pilgrim’s has unveiled plans to build a new prepared …
Peanut Field Days Announced Across the Southeast – Don’t Miss These Key Crop Updates Get the latest on peanut varieties, weed management, and disease control at upcoming field days in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. If you really want to know what’s happening with the 2025 peanut crop, the best place to get firsthand information is at one of the many …
Crop Traders and Ag Equipment Manufacturers Hit Hard by Biofuel Policy Uncertainty and Trade Tensions Major crop trading companies and agricultural equipment manufacturers are reporting multi-year lows in second-quarter profits, driven by persistent uncertainty around U.S. biofuel policy and intensifying global trade tensions. The financial pressure is being felt across the ag sector, with companies like ADM, Bunge, Cargill, AGCO …
Big Crops Get Bigger: Grain Markets Under Pressure as Corn and Soybeans Reach Peak Conditions The 2025 growing season continues to show strong yields, with corn and soybean crop conditions leading the conversation across the grain trade. As the markets keep a close eye on weather, yields, and export demand, the prevailing theme is clear: big crops get bigger—and that’s …
A Landmark in Westward Expansion: 1788 and the Northwest Territory In the annals of American history, 1788 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s westward expansion. As settlers moved beyond the Appalachian Mountains, they laid the groundwork for a new chapter in America’s agricultural and territorial development. One key milestone was the establishment of Marietta, Ohio — the first permanent …
The second Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report is expected to be released soon, and livestock producers are watching closely. We spoke with Sigrid Johannes, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to get insight on what the cattle industry should anticipate from the upcoming publication. Johannes notes that the first MAHA report, released in …
According to the latest report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the 2025 U.S. peanut crop is estimated at 92% pegging, just slightly above the five-year average of 90%. This milestone indicates that the national peanut crop is on track and progressing well as growers move through the heart of the growing …
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a stark warning to the White House, highlighting the growing economic crisis facing corn producers across the country. In a formal letter, the NCGA detailed how rising fertilizer prices, compounded by low corn prices and trade uncertainty, are creating a dangerous situation for rural America. The letter states: “Unfortunately, the combination of …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened a public comment period on its recently announced department reorganization plan, signaling a significant structural shift intended to decentralize operations and increase efficiency. The plan, unveiled in July, is part of a broader initiative backed by President Trump to move portions of the federal government outside the National Capital Region. According …
The First Push Westward Following the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States entered a new chapter of expansion and exploration. The first major wave of westward migration began in states like Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina, where settlers began making their way beyond the Appalachian Mountains. These brave pioneers sought new opportunities in the wilderness, but they also …
