Bottom Line analysts remind us that restarting and restocking the oil pipeline worldwide is not going to be a quick process. Ships indeed may be moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts say it will take up to a month for some ships leaving to reach their destination. Those incoming ships, they say, will pull supplies from storage facilities that filled up prior …
The Birth of an Agricultural Giant “I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute…” The story of International Harvester is a powerful testament to innovation and industrial growth in the United States. Founded in 1902, the company emerged from the merger of several of the most prominent firms in the American harvesting equipment industry. This strategic consolidation brought together …
During testimony on Capitol Hill last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a reduction in the agricultural trade deficit and we caught up with Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg to learn more. Under Secretary Lindberg said, “So I have been, since the time I was nominated for this role, highly focused on moving …
Peanut specialists across the tri-state area are warning farmers to make some special precautions as they make plans to plant their peanuts. A lot of the specialists are worried about the tomato spotted wilt virus that usually affects the planting of peanuts, and there are some decisions that can be made to help control that. One is planting date. Another one is some varieties. …
Trade negotiations have been a main focus of the Trump administration and we caught up with Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg to learn how the trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom will impact beef producers. Under Secretary Lindberg said, “Yeah, so one of the very first, if not, I think it …
The Starting Point of Westward Expansion In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a familiar chapter in U.S. history—westward expansion—and adds important depth to the story many already know. Many people recognize the famous westward routes like the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic pathways served as vital corridors for early settlers seeking …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 17, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 17, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,922 head compared to 6,767 last week and 9,216 last …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has built strong ties between Florida’s Cattle Industry and the University of Florida. We sat down with Dr. Scott Angle, Senior Vice President For Agriculture And Natural Resources and leader of UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to learn more. Dr. Angle said, “I think it just goes back to relationships because there is …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the creation of the new USDA Office of Seafood, providing access to USDA programs for American seafood producers, cultivators and processors. Secretary Rollins said, “President Trump is the first President to recognize fisherman for the essential work they do to sustain our food supply. With the launch of the USDA Office of Seafood, …
Congress has been working in the House Ag Committee on getting the Farm Bill No. 2. It’s a five-year farm bill legislation that would extend many of the major decisions that were made in the big, beautiful bill passed early. One flashpoint came up during this markup, which involved federal support for solar installations on farmland. The bill would limit U.S. Department of Agriculture funding for solar arrays …
