Florida Legislative Session Advances Key Bills Impacting Agriculture The Florida legislative session is now underway, and lawmakers are already moving forward with several bills that could have a significant impact on the state’s agricultural industry. From broad farm policy reforms to liability protections, agriculture-related legislation is gaining early momentum in both chambers. One of the most notable measures is Senate …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Additional Awards
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Recognizes More Industry Leaders and Farmers The Georgia Peanut Farm Show, recently held at the Comfort Conference Center at the University of Georgia, continued its tradition of honoring leadership, service, and excellence within the peanut industry. In addition to the awards highlighted earlier, several more recognitions were presented during the luncheon program, celebrating individuals who have …
Feburary and March Feeder Cattle Watch
Holiday-Shortened Trading Week Puts Live and Feeder Cattle Highs to the Test This was already a holiday-shortened trading week, and with only two more days of trade after today, market participants are closely watching whether recent highs in the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are now in place. In our view, the next couple of sessions could be critical …
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
Early Transportation on the Farm Machinery, livestock, and crops have always needed to be moved around farms or transported to market. In the earliest days of American agriculture, two-wheel carts were sufficient for settlers managing small plots of land. These simple carts allowed farmers to carry essential supplies and harvests with minimal effort. The Rise of the Four-Wheel Wagon As …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Legislative Events This Week
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Legislative Events as Session Begins With the Alabama legislative session now underway, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is once again positioning itself at the center of agricultural policy discussions in Montgomery. The association is hosting a series of legislative events at its downtown headquarters, designed to showcase the beef industry while strengthening relationships with state and …
Deltapine Offers Options For Cotton Growers For 2026
Deltapine Highlights Cotton Varietal Options for Growers in 2026 Deltapine is offering cotton growers a wide range of varietal options heading into the 2026 season, with a strong focus on adaptability, yield potential, and early-season performance. We caught up with Vint Hicks, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, to learn more about what producers in the lower Southeast can expect. According to …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Awards Recap
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Draws Over 1,000 Farmers, Honors Industry Leaders The Georgia Peanut Farm Show in Tifton proved to be a major success, drawing more than 1,000 farmers from across the peanut belt. Held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the event showcased the strength and innovation of Georgia’s peanut industry while providing growers with valuable …
Under Secretary Shares Discussion on Beef Exports From Latest Malaysia Trade Mission
Malaysia Trade Mission Highlights Growing Demand for U.S. Halal Beef USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg returned last week from a trade mission to Malaysia, where expanding U.S. beef exports was a central topic of discussion. The visit highlighted both the challenges and significant opportunities facing American beef producers as trade relationships in Southeast Asia continue …
How Soybeans Became America’s Leading Crop
The Rise of Soybeans in U.S. Agriculture Soybeans may seem ubiquitous in today’s American agriculture, but their widespread cultivation is a relatively recent phenomenon. According to Mark Oppold, host of American Agriculture History Minute, soybeans were not widely grown in the United States until the early 1930s. World War II and the Soybean Boom The rapid rise of soybeans in …
Under Secretary Shares Outcomes From Malaysian Trade Mission
USDA Trade Mission to Malaysia Opens New Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg recently returned from a trade mission to Malaysia, joined by representatives from agricultural organizations and U.S. agribusinesses. The visit focused on expanding market access and exploring new opportunities under President Donald Trump’s newly signed agreement with Malaysia. Speaking after …









