Florida Agriculture Officials Address USDA New World Screwworm Detection The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a statement in response to a USDA report involving a New World Screwworm detection at a USDA import facility in south Florida. State officials emphasized that there is no detection of New World Screwworm in any Florida animals and that existing …
NCBA Focuses on Beef Trade and Market Access Priorities for 2026 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association continues to be active in efforts to improve trade and market access for U.S. beef. During CattleCon in Nashville, NCBA leaders discussed ongoing trade challenges and opportunities that will shape the industry’s outlook heading into 2026. Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for …
U.S.-India Trade Deal Expected to Boost Markets and Agricultural Exports President Trump and India’s Prime Minister reached a new trade agreement this week that is expected to provide support for financial markets, including Wall Street and the CME Group in Chicago. The agreement represents a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries and could have far-reaching impacts on …
From Handmade Tools to a New Agricultural Era Prior to the 1800s, American farmers and ranchers relied almost entirely on handmade tools and equipment. These implements were often crafted locally and varied widely in quality and effectiveness. Farming during this period was labor-intensive, limited in scale, and largely focused on meeting immediate needs rather than producing surplus for broader markets. …
Florida Cattlemen Join Southeast Effort to Oppose EU Deforestation Rule at NCBA Convention The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is joining with other Southeastern states to push back against the European Union’s deforestation rule through the policy process at the NCBA Convention and Trade Show. The effort is focused on protecting land-use flexibility and private property rights for cattle producers and landowners …
Donald Chase Elected Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission The Georgia Peanut Commission has announced that Donald Chase of Oglethorpe, Georgia, has been elected as the new chairman of the commission. This marks Chase’s first term serving as chairman. He previously served as vice chairman and succeeds Joe Boddiford of Sylvania, Georgia, who completed his term as chairman. Chase expressed …
Cotton Board Names Bev Sylvester as New Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Incorporated The Cotton Board has announced Bev Sylvester as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Incorporated, a move aimed at strengthening cotton’s market position and driving long-term demand growth. In her new role, Sylvester will “oversee marketing strategy, brand positioning, consumer engagement and global outreach efforts” to …
NCBA Highlights Major Policy Wins as CattleCon 26 Opens in Nashville The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association officially kicked off CattleCon 26 in Nashville, Tennessee, with a strong focus on policy issues and legislative victories achieved on behalf of cattle producers in Washington, D.C. The opening program featured an update on NCBA’s advocacy efforts and the progress made on issues that …
Cattle Trade in the Spotlight as NCBA Convention Opens in Nashville The cattle trade is in the spotlight this week with the opening of the NCBA Convention and Trade Show in Nashville. Reports throughout the event will be coming from Music City on the Southeast AgNet, as cattle producers, feeders, and industry leaders gather to discuss policy, markets, and the …
From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite growing demand and expanding acreage, efficiency was limited by the tools available to farmers. By 1850, it took an estimated 75 to 90 labor hours to produce 100 bushels of …
