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National Peanut Board Plans Upcoming Meeting

The National Peanut Board has announced they will have their board meeting and annual budget setting session July 27th through the 30th at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort in South Carolina. U.S. peanut grower representatives from all over the United States will review the National Peanut Board’s organizational priorities and help shape directions for fiscal year 2027 which starts in …

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Key Ports Shut Down will Affect World Market

It’s taken some time, but world focus shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to what may be a bigger story by the end of the year, the Black Sea area. Ukraine has quietly developed drone technology, but the result’s anything but quiet. As many as 150 Russian-linked ships have been hit since shelling began, shutting down some key ports in …

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How America’s First Turnpikes Helped Transform U.S. Agriculture

America’s First Toll Roads Opened New Markets for Farmers When most people think about American agriculture history, turnpike roads probably don’t come to mind. Yet these early transportation projects played a critical role in helping farmers move their products to market and supporting the growth of the young nation’s agricultural economy. In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, …

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Bright Future for Cattle Industry as NCBA Wraps up Meeting

Nearly 700 cattle producers from across the country gathered last week in Aurora, Colorado for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting, and the message coming out of the event is one of optimism for the cattle business. Hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the meeting brought producers together to discuss policy priorities, efforts on beef promotion, industry challenges, and …

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National Peanut Board Launches New Campaign

The National Peanut Board, funded by a checkoff program by U.S. peanut farmers, they have launched a new evolution of its Something’s Missing for Food Service campaign. This food service campaign is building on last year’s awareness effort with a stronger focus on lead generation, operator confidence, and real-world momentum in the K-12 grade schools and the college and university …

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Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture

How Rubber Tires Changed Farming Forever The evolution of farm equipment has played a critical role in improving agricultural productivity across the United States. One of the most significant advancements came during the early 20th century with the transition from steel lug wheels to rubber tires on tractors—a development that forever changed the efficiency, comfort, and speed of farming operations. …

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Dairy Producers Gather on Capitol Hill to Support Ag Labor Reform

Recently, dairy advocates from across the country met on Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to support the agricultural labor reform. This is in conclusion of a National Milk Producers Federation summit for state dairy associations. According to the National Milk Producers Federation, quote, the two-day meeting brought more than three dozen advocates to Washington, with farmers and industry leaders sharing …

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American Peanut Council Promotes Peanuts During FIFA

The American Peanut Council has been busy promoting peanuts during the FIFA World Cup games. They were in Mexico City during the start of the Cup Series. The American Peanut Council exhibited U.S. peanut products at the USA Pavilion at the World Cup Global Village in Mexico City. Alongside the U.S. Embassy, they represented the story of U.S. peanuts with …

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Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle Numbers to Change

Technical signals clearly show live cattle and feeder cattle futures heavily oversold, but a correction could be a slow process. Even though cattle and feeder cattle futures are the most oversold so far this year now, as we end the week, managed money traders holding long positions have been throwing in the towel here late week, pushing August live cattle …