The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pushing back against advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that recommends reducing red meat consumption. Rusty Halvorson has more details. According to the NCBA, this advice ignores strong scientific evidence about beef’s essential role in a healthy diet. Mark Eisele, NCBA president, emphasizes that most Americans already eat beef within healthy limits. He describes …
Traders are Wall Street seem to already be winding down another year. Mark Oppold looks at a couple of things coming up that could have an effect on the markets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation to establish the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This institution is now Iowa State University and officially established March 1858. Story County and Ames was chosen as the location in June 1859. The original farm consisted of 648 acres and purchased for …
Peanut allergies are an issue the industry has been working on for quite a few years. But as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts have been underway to introduce peanuts to kids in schools. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Exports of U.S. beef and pork posted year-over-year increases in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom say beef exports rebounded in the Asian region. “You look at Korea, for example, 19,600 tons, up about 5%. It was the largest month in Korea since March of this …
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), sales of agricultural tractors and combines here in the U.S. fell in November 2024 compared to the year before. U.S. sales of tractors in all classes dropped 14.5% compared to last year, while sales of combines showed a decline of 24% year-to-date. “November’s sales of Ag tractors and combines follow the …
When it comes to planning for your farm fuel needs next spring, Mark Oppold takes time to look at what crude oil futures are currently doing and what they are expected to do over the next few weeks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
The USDA is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss. The enhancement in replant payments underscores the Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) commitment …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In July 1921, 320 cooperative creameries merged in St. Paul, Minnesota to become the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. Their aim was to improve the quality of their butter and improve marketing. The quality of the butter did improve and the marketing team decided to have a contest to name the improved …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, along with Senate President Ben Albritton, Senator Corey Simon, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) employees this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of FDACS’ new, state-of-the-art facility at the Conner Complex in Tallahassee. “The new facility is more than just a building – it’s a symbol of FDACS’ commitment …
