Thank a Farmer

Commissioner Rick Pate Launches “Thank a Farmer” Initiative to Raise Awareness and Appreciation for Farmers

(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/January 30, 2025) — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from. The event also featured remarks from key community leaders, including Ravello’s Chef Nicholas Wyatt, local produce farmer Kelvin Anderson, and State Senator Will Barfoot. …

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Valent Helping Peanut Growers Fight White Mold

White mold was an issue for peanut growers again in 2024, and many are looking for ideas to help them fight it in 2025. Valent USA Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explains how Excalia herbicide can help growers with diseases like white mold. To learn more about Valent products for your peanut fields, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

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Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment is Underway

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period is underway. Rusty Halvorson has more details about it, along with a look at forecast for egg prices. 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 …

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Still Questions about Possible Tariffs

There are still a lot of questions about possible tariffs coming from the Trump Administration. Mark Oppold has more information. 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, …

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La Niña Effect and January Cold

Much of the country will close he month with milder weather conditions in what has been a colder-than-normal January. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how a weak La Niña system is behind what has been a colder-than-normal January in several parts of the U.S.  Get ready for an in-depth look at La Niña and its projected effects on the winter of …

American Agriculture

American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture history, but harvesting it, certainly another. Imagine doing the job by hand. No combines, no tractors, just a man, a horse, and a wagon. Beginning in the 19 twenties, labor saving machinery was available for corn harvest. But even into the 19 forties, …

National Seed Strategy

NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy

Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water, and conserving …

Tax Cut

New Tax Relief Bill Introduced to Help Farmers

A new tax relief bill was recently introduced in Congress to help farmers. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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, 2026

Cattle on Feed

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent

USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025 shows the trend of a shrinking cattle inventory continues from 2024. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for the year shows the nation’s cattle inventory continues to be tight. Here’s USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell. “The major story that continues when it comes to cattle on feed is that …

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Slight Improvement in Economic Index

The Fed has been reviewing a few numbers ahead of their meeting, which includes a slight improvement in the economic index. But according to Mark Oppold, there are no expectations of another interest rate cut anytime soon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …