Georgia Milk Producers Announce Speaker Lineup for Georgia Dairy Conference The Georgia Milk Producers are continuing preparations for their annual Georgia Dairy Conference, unveiling an impressive speaker lineup and a specialized symposium focused on milk quality. The conference is widely recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier dairy industry events, drawing producers and professionals from across the region for education, …
Florida Issues Emergency Order to Ensure Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve Arrival Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced a festive and symbolic move to protect holiday traditions across the Sunshine State. The state of Florida has issued Emergency Order 2025-CHRISTMAS, officially clearing the way for Santa Claus to deliver presents without permits, approvals, paperwork, or government authorization. The emergency …
Alabama Agriculture Project Brings Christmas Trees and Holiday Joy to Marines in North Carolina The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced a heartwarming outcome from one of its efforts to strengthen and modernize Christmas tree production across the state. A research project conducted in partnership with Auburn University has resulted in the donation of more than 200 Christmas …
Soybean Trade Update: Holiday Slowdown Continues as Corn Finds Support in Ethanol Demand We have updated the soybean trade, and daily trade volume continues to move at a very slow pace. With Christmas coming tomorrow and the New Year’s holiday arriving just a week later, many market participants have already stepped to the sidelines. Seasonal factors are clearly at play, …
A Tradition Born from Necessity From the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn by hand was more than a skill—it was essential for farmers across the United States. Before modern machinery, families relied on hand-harvesting techniques to gather one of the nation’s most important crops. This labor-intensive process required not only endurance and speed but also precision, making corn husking …
Georgia Milk Producers Prepare for Annual Dairy Conference in Savannah Georgia milk producers are gearing up for one of the premier dairy industry events in the Southeast as the Georgia Dairy Conference returns to Savannah next month. Scheduled for January 19th through the 21st, the annual conference brings together dairy professionals from across Georgia and well beyond for three days …
Agricultural Research Innovations: Feeding the World and Driving Economic Growth Innovations in agricultural research are literally feeding the world. Today, each farm in the United States produces enough food to feed over 160 people—more than three times the number supported by the average farm in 1960. While the dedication and grit of farmers are certainly a factor, technological advancements in …
EPA OIG Audit Raises Alarms Over $38 Billion in Grants Issued With Little Oversight The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the results of a major audit examining EPA grants distributed during the Biden Administration, revealing significant concerns about oversight and accountability. According to the audit, more than $38 billion in grants were awarded with …
Holiday Trading Slows as Soybean Market Faces Ongoing Pressure Active trading days are becoming fewer and fewer as the holiday season approaches. With Christmas falling on Thursday and the New Year’s holiday following shortly after, market activity is beginning to thin. Many traders have already evened up their accounts and are effectively stepping back for the final weeks of the …
Ohio State University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, has its roots deeply embedded in agricultural and mechanical education. Founded in 1870, the university was established as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862. Originally known as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, it was designed to provide practical education in fields critical to Ohio’s economic growth, …
