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American Agriculture Enters a New Century In the early 1900s, American agriculture continued to expand and diversify as the nation entered a new era of scientific research and modernization. Farmers across the country were adopting new practices aimed at improving productivity, restoring soil health, and strengthening regional agricultural economies. This period marked an important transition, as innovation increasingly guided farm …
Senators Push for Additional Farm Assistance in Continuing Resolution Momentum is building in Washington for additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue to mount across the agricultural sector. Following last week’s report that 56 agricultural groups had urged Congress to act, two influential U.S. Senators are now publicly pushing for expanded assistance to be included in the upcoming …
USDA Issues New Update on U.S. Peanut Production and Supply Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new update on peanut production and supply across the country, showing a significant increase in output compared to the previous year. According to USDA, total peanut production for the most recent crop year is now estimated at 7.2 billion pounds, or …
Bipartisan Senators Urge USDA to Reinstate Prevented Planting Crop Insurance Coverage A bipartisan group of 19 U.S. senators has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture reinstate additional crop insurance coverage options for acres prevented from being planted. The senators argue that the change has removed a critical risk management …
USDA Releases January 2026 Beef and Cattle Price and Production Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its Beef and Cattle Price and Production Outlook for January 2026, offering updated projections that reflect ongoing tight cattle supplies and continued strength in cattle prices. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlined the latest adjustments, highlighting the impact of heavier …
Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage Reports Support Cattle Markets Cattle markets continue to find underlying support as tightening supplies and steady red meat demand shape expectations heading into spring. The latest monthly Cattle on Feed Report, combined with insights from the monthly Cold Storage Report, reinforces a constructive outlook for both the cash cattle market and futures trade. As …
A Shift from Hand Power to Horsepower The 1870s marked a pivotal decade in American agriculture, often called the first major agricultural revolution. Farmers began moving from traditional hand tools to horsepower, boosting productivity and efficiency across the nation. This transition laid the foundation for modern mechanized farming and reshaped how Americans cultivated and managed their land. Innovations That Transformed …
Early Challenges for Colorado Settlers Colorado’s agricultural story began with significant obstacles. Early settlers crossing what is now Nebraska and Kansas encountered land that seemed nearly worthless. “After a long dry trek, they saw little or no value when crossing over to what is now Colorado,” explains Mark Oppold in American Agriculture History Minute. The soil was sandier than in …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Annual Boots on the Hill The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) recently held its annual Boots on the Hill event during the legislative quarterly, bringing together around 200 cattle producers to advocate for the state’s cattle industry. The event provides an opportunity for ranchers to meet directly with legislators and key decision-makers in Tallahassee. We spoke with …
USDA Launches New Online Portal to Report Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new online reporting portal designed to improve transparency and oversight of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land owned by foreign persons. The portal supports reporting requirements under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA) and applies to transactions conducted …
