Getting life back to normal has been a challenge for producers affected by hurricanes over the past few years and the Georgia Cotton Commission shares how relief funding will help producers. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Alabama Issues Notice to Suspend Grain Dealer License Over Unpaid Producers The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has issued a formal notice of intent to suspend a grain dealer license after multiple farmers reported missing payments for delivered grain. Commissioner Rick Pate announced the action following complaints from Alabama producers who had not been paid by Hansen-Mueller Co. …
Cattle Markets Hit Multi-Month Lows Heading Into Thanksgiving Break As markets pause for the Thanksgiving holiday, cattle producers may welcome the brief break after another tough week in the livestock sector. With markets closed Thursday and only light trading expected Friday, both live cattle and feeder cattle futures are entering the holiday near significant lows. February Live Cattle at Five-Month …
The Origins of Land O’Lakes: From Minnesota Creameries to an Iconic Brand A Historic Merger in Minnesota In July 1921, a major milestone in American dairy history took place in St. Paul, Minnesota. 320 cooperative creameries merged to form the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. This strategic unification helped small dairy producers strengthen their market presence during a competitive period in …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Celebrates 10,000+ Members and Successful 2024 Membership Drive The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is closing out another successful membership year, and the organization is expressing deep gratitude for the cattle producers, county leaders, and sponsors who helped push membership above 10,000 members once again. According to Erin Beasley, this year marks the sixth consecutive year the ACA …
USDA Announces $30 Million Fresh Fruit Purchase to Support Farmers and Food Banks The U.S. agricultural sector is receiving a significant boost with a new USDA initiative aimed at supporting both American farmers and families in need. US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins revealed that the USDA will purchase $30 million in fresh fruit from domestic producers, supplying food banks …
Tyson Foods to Close Lexington, Nebraska Beef Facility in Early 2026 Late last week, Tyson Foods announced a major restructuring decision that will significantly affect its operations and the community of Lexington, Nebraska. The company will close its Lexington beef facility beginning in early 2026 as part of a broader effort to “right size its beef business and position it …
USDA Updates 2025 Soybean and Sorghum Production Forecasts The USDA Ag Statistics Service (NASS) has released updated forecasts for soybeans and sorghum as they continue catching up on commodity data following the federal shutdown. These updates provide a clearer picture for farmers planning for the 2025 growing season. Soybean Forecast: Record Yields, Lower Acres Soybean production in 2025 is forecast …
Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Advances Amid Agricultural Concerns Shareholders of Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) railroads have nearly unanimously approved the next step in the multi-year process to merge the two companies. If completed, the merger will create America’s first coast-to-coast railroad, promising faster delivery times and competitive rail rates for many industries. Potential Benefits Highlighted by Rail …
A Half-Century That Transformed American Agriculture From the Civil War era to the early 20th century, the United States experienced the most dramatic growth in agricultural development in its history. As Mark Oppold explains in his American Agriculture History Minute, the 50-year span between 1860 and 1910 reshaped the nation’s farming economy, population distribution, and land value in profound ways. …
