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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening America’s meat and poultry processing sector, with the goal of creating more opportunities for livestock producers and increasing competition throughout the supply chain. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced the department’s new Small Processor Action Plan, which is designed to reduce regulatory burdens, improve access to technical …
World events certainly affect grain, and livestock markets all year long, but as we move deeper into July, weather takes more of a spotlight for both. Markets back open today after the holiday. We hope it was a great weekend for family and friends. We mentioned in a report last week that December corn historically reaches a top 10 to …
The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Opened New Opportunities for Farmers and Commerce America’s transportation system has played a vital role in the nation’s agricultural success, and one of its earliest milestones dates back more than two centuries. In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights the construction of the nation’s first turnpike—a project that forever changed how …
Recently, Southeast AgNet invited Dr. Chad Carr, University of Florida State Extension meat specialist, to sit down with us on the Grazing the Facts podcast. When asked if Dr. Carr could have done his research without funding from the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, this is what he had to say. “This tied together so many interesting pieces, right? We have …
Recently Southeast AgNet was able to catch up with USDA Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs Undersecretary Luke Lindbergh to discuss upcoming trade missions with Australia, Ghana, and Vietnam. Lindbergh described why these countries were selected. “Yeah, so Australia, we have new access for U.S. beef, so it’s exciting there. It’s been a great trading partner in the past. We also …
As we celebrate our 250th anniversary of our independence, I enjoy researching America’s agricultural history over those same 250 years. Company logos are more than just graphics, they reflect a company’s identity, like the Leaping Deer of John Deere, the Checkerboard Square of Ralston Purina. J.I. Case founded his implement company in 1847. The Civil War interrupted a lot of …
The Agricultural Push That Helped Shape a Nation The story of American agriculture is closely tied to the nation’s westward expansion. As the United States grew beyond its original colonies, farmers played a central role in pushing the country’s boundaries farther west, transforming new territories into productive farmland and helping establish communities across the frontier. According to agricultural historian Mark …
The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association has a new CEO. Our very own Dale Sandlin is stepping into this new role. Here is what Sandlin said when asked about the importance of this association. “The biggest thing that a livestock marketer, order buyer, or dealer can do they’re focused on their day-to-day operations. They want to make sure that …
Checking on the peanut crop and it’s advanced with the temperatures getting higher and higher. Earlier this week they evaluated the crop at two percent very poor, six percent poor, 30 fair and 56 good with six excellent and that is nationwide. On the southeast they’re showing Georgia 50 percent of their crop they say is pegging. The five-year average …
The Windmill That Changed Farming Forever For centuries, windmills have played an important role in agriculture around the world. Farmers relied on wind power to grind grain, draw water, and operate machinery long before modern engines and electricity transformed rural life. However, one innovation in the mid-19th century dramatically improved the efficiency and practicality of wind-powered equipment on American farms. …
