Butter Prices Drop to 4-Year Low Ahead of Holiday Season Butter prices have fallen to their lowest level since November 2021, closing at $1.96 1/2 per pound on Wednesday. This unexpected dip comes just as the market typically gears up for increased seasonal demand. According to Ever.Ag dairy analyst Katie Burgess, the decline defies seasonal patterns and raises major questions: …
National Peanut Day 2025: Surprising Facts and a Nutty Celebration National Peanut Day, celebrated on September 13, is a chance to honor one of America’s favorite foods. The National Peanut Board marked the occasion by sharing some fun and surprising facts about peanuts and peanut butter that highlight just how essential this nut is to American agriculture and snacking culture. …
USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn Yield and Production in September 2025 Report As the 2025 U.S. corn harvest approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its highly anticipated September Corn Production Report. The update includes key revisions based on FSA-certified acreage and offers a clearer picture of what’s ahead for corn producers this fall. Anthony Perleman with USDA’s National …
Rethinking the “Pristine Wilderness” Myth When Europeans first arrived in the New World, many believed they had discovered untouched wilderness—vast forests, endless plains, and fertile river valleys waiting to be cultivated. But this perception was far from the truth. Long before European settlement, Native American communities had already been shaping, managing, and cultivating the land through advanced agricultural practices. Far …
Agriculture’s Early Roots in America Agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s growth. Long before tractors, hybrid seeds, or modern irrigation systems, farmers and thinkers were searching for ways to improve yields, preserve soil, and secure the nation’s food supply. While many farm organizations thrive today, the very first to formally promote agriculture in the United States was …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 12, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending September 12th, receipts at the 16 markets totaled 12,623 head compared to 11,997 sold a week prior …
A Pioneer in Agriculture Henry A. Wallace is widely celebrated as the father of hybrid seed corn and the founder of the Pioneer Hybrid Seed Company. His groundbreaking work in developing hybrid corn transformed American agriculture, significantly increasing crop yields and shaping modern farming practices. Wallace’s contributions to agriculture were both scientific and entrepreneurial, establishing him as a pivotal figure …
Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place at the right time. In southern Missouri, a young farmer—John W. Tyson—recognized a chance to deliver chickens to larger metropolitan markets across the Midwest. While many struggled to survive, this early venture gave him practical …
A Young Innovator in Iowa In 1904, a 16-year-old high school student in Iowa began experimenting with corn in the hopes of boosting crop yields. That student, Henry A. Wallace, was already demonstrating the vision and curiosity that would later shape American agriculture. Even while pursuing his education at Iowa State University, Wallace continued to study and refine his methods …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 05, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 05, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,997 head compared to 10,604 last week and 14,359 last …
