aphids

Key Insights for Battling Aphids in Soybeans and Cotton

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

As Cotton and Soybean producers look to make this year’s crop the best, pests like aphids seek to threaten those goals. We spoke with Dr. Albre Brown, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF who shared key insights in combatting aphids in both cotton and soybeans this season. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

farmland values

American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Economy, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute discusses farmland values having always been part of American agriculture history. Recent stories indicate that farmland values in some areas of the country are leveling off or even declining. But, in real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Such was the case for this farm in October 2024. 90 acres, 20 …

one-room schoolhouses

American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Education, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute relates that 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 …

peanut

The Importance of Proactive Disease Control

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Instagram, Peanuts

Peanut Growers put their best efforts into their crop year in and year out. As growers determine the best course of action to battle Leaf Spot and White Mold, BASF is reminding growers of the importance of proactive disease control and the potential damages they can cause to crops. We caught up with BASF’s Abraham Fulmer who provided some insights …

Peanut Achievement Club

International Trade Court Halts Trump Tariffs

Dale Sandlin Peanuts, Trade

Tyron Spearman reviews the latest update to the International Trade Court ruling. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Pork

World Pork Expo and Highlight of Pork Futures

Dale Sandlin Pork, Trade

Mark Oppold Highlights the World Pork Expo and pork futures market and Dale Sandlin recaps the USDA Price Received Report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

dairy industry

June Is Dairy Month

Dale Sandlin Dairy, Trade, USDA

Mark Oppold spotlights June Dairy Month and Dale Sandlin shares a few insights on US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Italy Trade Trip. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council President Shares Impact of Checkoff Programming

Dale Sandlin Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council’s activities in supporting promotion and education of the cattle industry is making an impact for beef producers. We caught up with Florida Beef Council President Rick Harman who highlighted the impact of their programming and shared a few takeaways from the council’s various activities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

Future Farmers of America

FFA Kicks Off Washington Leadership Conference In June

Dale Sandlin Events

The National FFA Organization has announced that thousands of FFA members from across the country will be attending their Washington Leadership Conference in Washington DC starting this month. The Conference, which runs from June 3rd to July 11th in five week-long blocks, provides the opportunity for over 1,600 FFA members and over 250 chaperones to visit our nation’s capital. The …

partnerships

Georgia Beef Board Member Shares Long-Standing Purpose

Dale Sandlin Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board has been serving cattle producers for decades, helping to support the research, education and promotion of the beef business on behalf of producers. We recently spoke with Gerald Long, a board member from South Georgia who has served for many years about the work that the Georgia Beef Board conducts on behalf of the checkoff. Sponsored …