American agriculture in the mid-1800s was undergoing rapid transformation as farmers searched for better tools to improve productivity and efficiency. One of the greatest challenges of the era was achieving accurate corn planting, a critical factor in maximizing yields and reducing wasted seed. The solution came through an innovative partnership that would leave a lasting mark on agricultural history. Recognizing …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 5, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 05, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,052 head compared to 6,924 last week and 9,668 last …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that funding is now available for Conservation Innovation Grants. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Colton Buckley, provides the details on these grants. “We have announced $65 million for this fiscal year, broken up $50 million for on-farm trials for that conservation implementation, and $15 million for CIG Classic,” said Buckley. “CIG on-farm trial …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board encourages research into Producers questions that impact their operations. We caught up with Dr. Marcelo Wallau with the University of Florida to discuss one of his research projects to learn how these projects would not be studied without the Board’s funding and where the research questions come from. “This is the type of work that …
Peanut farmers are making their final rounds on the field this year to get the peanut crop planted. This week we were at 72% nationwide. Georgia’s showing 82 to 85% of their crop is planted. Alabama’s about 71. They should be at 76 as the five-year average, so a little bit behind. Florida’s finishing up with 82 to 85% of …
A confirmed detection of New World Screwworm was found recently in Zavala County, Texas. In a post on X, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, said “The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Animal Health officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the area.” Secretary Rollins also spoke on the measures currently being implemented to exterminate NWS, …
Expanded trading limits for live cattle and feeder cattle went into effect on Monday, and although limits have not been tested this week, live cattle and feeder cattle continue under pressure. We look at August live cattle, major support now. We think coming in around 2.33, 2.32. August has hit near that level twice since the 1st of April and …
The California Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture The California Trail remains one of the most important migration routes in American history and played a major role in the expansion of agriculture across the western United States. During the mid-1800s, thousands of settlers traveled west in search of fertile farmland, economic opportunity, and a new life beyond the Mississippi River. As …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, emphasized major wins in the Florida Legislature’s 2026/2027 budget. Commissioner Simpson said, ““This year’s budget reflects a historic commitment by Senate President Albritton, House Speaker Perez, and the entire Florida Legislature to support Florida’s farmers — the people who quietly and humbly feed our communities, fuel our economy, and protect our natural resources. Florida …
Well peanut farmers are trying to get the rest of this crop planted in. Only about 65 percent of the peanuts were in the ground this week and the conditions are too wet in Georgia, Florida and Alabama to finish right now. We are showing on exports that they are trying to increase exports because of the pileup of peanuts …
