Early Settlers Overlooked the Importance of Soil Conservation In the early years of American agriculture, settlers often gave little thought to conserving and maintaining the fertility of their soil. As Mark Oppold explains in the American Agriculture History Minute, many early farmers believed that land was plentiful and that additional acreage would always be available as new farming opportunities emerged …
With NCBA’s 2027 CattleCon coming up this February, Southeast AgNet sat down with Michaela Clowser, Senior Director for Producer Education at NCBA, to learn more about educational opportunities at the convention. “The premier educational event that happens in conjunction with CattleCon is certainly Cattleman’s College. We have about 65 different speakers, whether those are researchers, industry experts, industry representatives, as …
More details have been announced on the eight-billion-dollar harvest relief, harvest fuel relief program that has been announced by USDA as farmers get ready to receive some help. Eligible producers are encouraged to create a login.gov account in advance of the application period announcement. Pre-applications will be available online to producers with a login.gov account linked to USDA. The commodity …
Tomorrow afternoon’s monthly cattle on feed report, even if it’s considered neutral, would-be a plus to the cattle and feeder cattle trade in our view. Most cattle feeders continue to pay for quality feeder cattle. Futures offer little or no opportunity to hedge though. January feeders for the example the highest since mid-July, but at that point in the summer …
Settlers Build Farms Beyond the Mississippi River As American settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, the nation continued to expand, bringing new opportunities and challenges for agriculture. In these developing communities, farming was primarily focused on providing food and basic necessities for the family and the animals that helped sustain life on the farm. Early farmers worked to clear …
Indianapolis is turning blue, and the city loves it. For the 99th time, FFA members from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, gather for their annual convention and expo. It begins today in Indianapolis. Kansas City holds memories for many FFA alumni. Yours truly included, as does Louisville, Kentucky. But Indianapolis is home, and FFA has signed agreements to keep it …
Midwest Migration Transformed American Agriculture By the 1850s, migration into the American Midwest had grown into a massive movement of families seeking new opportunities and land to settle. As Mark Oppold explains in an American Agriculture History Minute, thousands of settlers made their way westward, crossing the Mississippi River on their journey toward Iowa and territories farther west. The Mississippi …
The Partnerships in Action conference was held recently. Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) sat down with Southeast AgNet to tell us more. “Last week, Bailey Watson and I on our staff made the trek out to Denver, Colorado to attend the annual Partnerships in Action conference. And that is just, that’s an event that is hosted by …
The Partnerships in Action Conference was held recently. Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council (FBC) sat down with Southeast AgNet to tell us more. “Yeah, that’s the annual gathering that brings State Beef Council staff from across the country together to meet in Denver with the team at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the team out there that works …
On the latest episode of Grazing the Facts, Clint Richardson, regional representative for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, joins the conversation to discuss the connection between ranching and conservation and the important role Florida cattle producers play in protecting the state’s natural resources. Recorded on October 9, Richardson shares his perspective on the grit and resilience of Florida’s cattlemen and …
