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The Long Transition to Tractor Power The shift from horsepower to tractor power transformed American agriculture, but it was far from an overnight change. For generations, farmers depended on horses and mules to plow fields, pull equipment and perform the heavy work required to produce crops. Even after tractors became increasingly available, many farmers were cautious about making the transition. …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently met together for their quarterly meeting. Erin Beasley of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association sat down with us to tell us more. “Well, it was great last week to welcome in our county leaders from all 67 counties for the quarterly board meeting of the association,” said Beasley. “At this meeting, we went over the draft …
The Florida Beef Council is looking forward to the upcoming race week in Daytona, Florida. Here is Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council to share more. “It is a big race weekend here in Florida with NASCAR back at Daytona International Speedway, so it’s definitely a great time to talk about a really fun partnership we’ve had in the …
The Georgia Beef Board understands the value of your herd. Here is Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to share his thoughts. “So, we spend a lot of time talking about how strong cattle prices are right now. I think there’s another side of this market that we as producers have to think about as well. So, when cattle …
Well, what happened to Farm Bill Number 2, 2.0 as it’s referred to? It’s the Agricultural Act of 2026, but the Senate Ag Committee adjourned for a break and did not pass it. The vote was 10 to 11, and the committee failed in getting that approved. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas, the chairman of the committee, said, “I’m deeply …
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, known as NASDA, has announced the hiring of Brianna Robinson-Verloop as its new Senior Director of Public Policy. In her new role, Robinson-Verloop will advance NASDA members’ policy priorities, direct strategic advocacy efforts, and lead the organization’s policy team in support of American agriculture. Robinson-Verloop brings more than 15 years of experience …
Jif, America’s favorite peanut butter brand, is unveiling a refreshed branding to celebrate the many ways consumers enjoy it today from everyday snacking occasions to the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Peanut farmers are very proud that Jif, the number one brand, is increasing the demand for peanuts. Jif unveils their first major refreshment in more than 30 years …
We may not be getting the full story on the amount of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters and other wire services now report that more oil could be making its way on dark ships. Those are smaller ships, transponders turned off to make detection much more difficult, and then meeting up with larger tankers waiting on the …
From Founding Leaders to Scientific Agriculture America’s early leaders were not only influential figures in the formation of the new nation—they were also accomplished farmers. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were among the successful agriculturalists of the era, reflecting the central role farming played in the young United States. As the nation developed, Washington, Jefferson, and other agricultural leaders became …
The Trump administration has announced a 90-day tariff-free ground beef imports to cut prices. The deal allows up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the U.S. tariff-free for 90 days, with a commitment to sell at 25 percent below current market prices. In a post on X, President Trump said, “Today, I concluded a deal to substantially …
