Custom harvest rates, of course, can vary from state to state and crop to crop. Universities suggest custom operators carefully figure the cost of fuel this year before figuring a final rate. To be helpful, University of Illinois suggests a custom rate for corn, $54.40 an acre. Soybeans, $47.60, including overhead, fuel and labor. Iowa State University shows $50.60 an …
In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ranchers First Initiative, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released a press release saying, “We’re glad to see the administration focus on the U.S. beef market and several pieces of this plan are steps in the right direction. Better risk protection tools, expanded credit, and new processing loans will help, but they …
A good friend to agriculture has passed. Former Congressman Charles Hatcher of Albany and Camilla, Georgia, has passed at 87. He graduated from Georgia Southern University and later earned a law degree from the University of Georgia Law School. He developed a thriving law practice in Albany, Georgia for many years, and then he started serving in the Georgia House …
Markets back open today. It appears that there are a lot of nervous traders on Wall Street and to a lesser degree in Chicago. Federal Reserve Board’s September meeting opens a week from today. Latest CME FedWatch tool gives traders reason to be nervous in our view. Current FedWatch tool shows a 38% chance there’ll be no change in rates, …
Archer and Daniels Begin a Linseed Business In 1902, two very different businessmen—George A. Archer and John W. Daniels—joined forces to establish a linseed crushing business that would eventually become part of the story of one of America’s largest agricultural companies: Archer Daniels Midland, better known as ADM. At the time, linseed oil was an important industrial product. Produced from …
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently outlined new actions to build upon USDA’s 2026 plan to fortify the American beef industry. The ranchers first initiative is a package of actions aimed at rebuilding the great American beef herd. Secretary Rollins breaks down the actions in further detail saying, “In Nebraska we talked about the new effort to retain heifers under …
South Georgia, Florida, and Alabama are now preparing for peanut harvest time. The growers are keeping a close eye on the skies, trying to make sure they get back into the field, and the global markets navigating a highly complicated crop season. While Georgia comfortably leads the nation in peanut production, maintaining the dominance this season requires farmers to manage …
Milk production has long been an important part of American agriculture, but determining the quality and value of milk required better ways to measure its components. One scientist whose work transformed the dairy industry was Stephen Babcock, whose research ultimately led to the development of the Babcock Test for measuring milk’s butterfat content. Born on a farm in upstate New …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 4, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 4, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 7,976 head compared to 8,119 last week and 12,562 last …
Additional New World Screwworm-infested zones have been released in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved the releases of these zones after concurrence from Texas’ state veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges and the Texas Animal Health Commission. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins said, “The Texas Animal Health Commission has been an …
