The past few days we’ve been honoring former President Jimmy Carter. Tyron Spearman has talked about his career in the peanut industry, and today he looks even deeper into those days and how it all began. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
A Team Effort by Medicine and Agriculture
Thanks to research over the years, Mark Oppold notes how a team effort by medicine and agriculture helped one woman overcome a serious medical issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Red Meat Production Down Three Percent in November
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined. Commercial meat output totaled 4.56 billion pounds in November, down three percent from November 2023. Beef production dropped three percent on an annual basis to 2.22 billion pounds. Cattle slaughter fell six percent to 2.57 million head last month. USDA said the …
American Agriculture History Minute: Louisiana Territory Purchased
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from the French for $15 million, or And the United States would immediately add over 530 million acres in middle America. But a little-known fact, France only controlled a small fraction of this large area. Most was inhabited by Native Americans, so …
More on the Life of Jimmy Carter
While Jimmy Carter did serve as the 39th President of the United States, before that he spent time working in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at his life in that industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
How Agricultural Commodities Performed in 2024
With 2024 in the rear-view mirror, Mark Oppold looks back at how certain agricultural commodities actually performed for the year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
In Fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported more than 23,000 climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Those investments covered over 11 million acres, which contributed to the highest total investment in private lands conservation in any year in the history of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest …
Bracing for a Potential Work Stoppage at Ports
As we kick off the New Year, many are bracing for a potential work stoppage at various ports around the country. Rusty Halvorson has the story. U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt U.S. exports. Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance broke …
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas State Agricultural College Founded
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan, February 16, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act. In fact, the school was the first land -grant college under the Morrill Act. The effort to establish the school actually …
Peanuts are a Healthy Choice
As we get ready to kick off 2025, many people are looking to start a healthier lifestyle. And the Peanut Institute wants you to know while there are many snack choices out there, the nutritional value of peanuts and peanut butter are relatively high compared to other options. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …










