Farmers Set to Receive ARC and PLC Payments Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Farmers across the nation are preparing to receive much-needed support through federal farm programs following the passage of what many are calling the One Big Beautiful Bill. These new provisions are designed to provide financial relief to producers through updated payment estimates for both the Agriculture …
Expanding Access to Risk Protection Final Rule Modernizes Crop Insurance for 2026 The U.S. farm community is preparing for important changes after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that updates are coming to federal crop insurance processes. The Expanding Access to Risk Protection Final Rule is designed to streamline requirements across multiple crops, improve program efficiency, and respond directly …
The Land-Grant Origins of Ohio State University: How a New College Was Chosen to Lead Ohio’s Future The founding of Ohio State University is a defining chapter in both Ohio’s educational history and the broader story of America’s land-grant movement. Born from the Morrill Act of 1862, the institution began as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College—a school designed to …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 5, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended December 05, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,787 head compared to 298 last week and 16,290 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Prioritizes Research, Promotion, and Long-Term Industry Strength The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to expand its efforts to support research, innovation, and promotional activities that strengthen the state’s cattle industry. Recently, we spoke with Clint Richardson of AgReserves Incorporated, who serves on the board, to learn more about his experience and the board’s priorities for Florida …
USDA Now Accepting Applications for America First Trade Promotion Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially opened the application period for the America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP), a major new initiative designed to strengthen U.S. agricultural exports and global market presence. Funded by Congress earlier this year, the AFTPP provides $285 million in support for agricultural export, marketing, …
Peanut Farmers Wrap Up Harvest as Global Oversupply Continues Peanut farmers across the U.S. are finishing harvest, working to get the last of the peanuts in before cold weather arrives. Domestic demand remains steady, but all eyes are on the global export market, where oversupply continues to shape prices and future planting decisions. As one broker explained, “the peanut oversupply… …
USDA Opens Application Period for 2025 America First Trade Promotion Program With a renewed focus on strengthening agricultural trade deals over the past few months, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins officially announced the 2025 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) earlier this year. The program is now fully open for applications following congressional authorization of $285 million to …
Major GPS System Changes Coming in 2026 Could Affect Farmers and Ranchers Farmers and ranchers already face a long list of daily challenges, but experts at Iowa State University Extension say a new one is on the horizon: significant GPS system changes coming in 2026. These updates may impact everything from auto-steering accuracy to field boundary mapping, making it essential …
As settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains on their journey west, many expected to continue onward to the vast plains, California, or Oregon. But a significant number stopped well before reaching those destinations. Drawn by fertile soils, abundant water, and promising farmland, early pioneers found their home in what we now know as Ohio. Their arrival—combined with the long-established agricultural practices …
