Pratt Industries

Agricultural Industry Reaction to New Pratt Industries Box Facility

Dan Agri-Business, Georgia

New Pratt Industries Facility Brings Manufacturing and Agricultural Benefits to Georgia Earlier this month, Pratt Industries officially opened a new box manufacturing facility in Georgia, marking a significant investment in American manufacturing and rural economic development. The facility is expected to have a far-reaching impact on agriculture, forestry, and job creation across the state and the Southeast. We caught up …

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act Passes House And Awaits President’s Signature

Dan Agri-Business, Dairy, Legislative, Regulation

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances, Bringing New Opportunities for Dairy Producers The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act earlier this week, sending the legislation to President Trump’s desk for his signature. If signed into law, the bill would mark a major change in school nutrition policy and could provide a meaningful boost …

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Quarterly Hog and Pig Report

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Pork

Hog Market Watches Quarterly Report Amid Light Holiday Trading With Christmas approaching next Thursday, there is not much in the way of new information influencing the grain or livestock markets. Holiday schedules are beginning to thin out trading activity, and market participants are largely positioning ahead of upcoming reports rather than making aggressive moves. One notable exception this week is …

Undersecretary Fordyce Provides Further Details on FBA Program

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, USDA-FSA

Farm Service Agency Shares Details on Upcoming Bridge Assistance Payments With bridge assistance payments to farmers expected soon, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing more insight into how those payments will be calculated and distributed. We sat down with Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce to discuss what producers can expect as the program moves closer to …

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Cattle on Feed Report Preview

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

Analysts Caution Cattle on Feed Report Won’t Guarantee Strong 2026 Market Livestock analysts are cautioning producers that even a friendly cattle on feed report does not automatically translate into a sustained bullish cattle market moving into 2026. While near-term fundamentals remain supportive, longer-term questions around herd rebuilding and placement decisions continue to create uncertainty. I’m Mark Oppold, today’s Bottom Line …

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Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in November

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

AEM Reports Sharp Decline in U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is reporting a significant slowdown in agricultural equipment sales across the United States, highlighting the continued financial pressure facing farmers. According to newly released data, total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped nearly 20 percent, while combine sales declined 35 percent compared …

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How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

The practice of baling hay is central to modern agriculture, but its roots extend back to the mid-19th century, when inventive mechanical solutions began to reshape how farmers stored and transported one of their most essential commodities. The earliest hay presses brought new levels of efficiency, reducing labor demands and making it possible to handle hay in compact, manageable bundles. …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Highlights Market Outlook At Georgia Farm Bureau Convention

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

Georgia Beef Board Highlights Strong Cull Cow Market at Farm Bureau Convention The Georgia Beef Board recently provided a detailed cattle market update during a breakout session at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The discussion focused on broader economic conditions and, more specifically, the outlook for the cull cow market as producers head into winter and begin planning for 2026. …

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Florida Beef Council Reveals Outcome of Online Beef Promotion

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

Florida Beef Council Sees Big Returns from Sam’s Club E-Commerce Campaign The Florida Beef Council continues to find innovative ways to promote beef to consumers, and a recent e-commerce campaign delivered impressive results. The campaign, which ran from August 15th through September 30th, was built specifically around the Sam’s Club e-commerce platform, targeting Florida consumers during a key seasonal shopping …