westward expansion

Westward Expansion Opens New Opportunities for American Agriculture

America’s agricultural economy was already taking shape in the early 19th century, as westward expansion, transportation improvements, and economic growth created new opportunities for farmers across the growing nation. During this period, agriculture remained the foundation of the U.S. economy, with farming practices and access to new markets helping shape the country’s economic development. In this edition of the American …

veterans

Veterans Day Special

The team at AgroLiquid joining all of us at the bottom-line report remembering all the men and women who have proudly worn a uniform defending our freedoms here and around the world. Thank you, veterans. Jerome Increase Case was the founder of the J.I. Case Company. He was not a military veteran, many of his workers though were. They were …

Grazing the Facts

Grazing The Facts – Consumer Trust: Flint Johns Explains the Importance of Telling Your Story

On the latest episode of Grazing the Facts, Flint Johns, Secretary of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA), joins the conversation to discuss the importance of building consumer trust and why sharing the story of Florida’s cattle industry matters. Recorded on November 2, Johns offers his perspective on how Florida ranchers can help consumers better understand the work they do every …

national peanut festival

National Peanut Festival Upcoming

Big events coming up on the peanut world. We’re showing now that the November 6th through the 15th the National Peanut Festival will take place all the way through the 15th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The festival’s theme this year is “Ease On Down the Row”. Three country music concerts are scheduled all at the …

spur

SPUR Program Includes Seafood Processing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers, or SPUR, Guaranteed Loan Program includes seafood processing. U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Seafood Director Michael Illenberg explains the need for this inclusion. “The strengthening of seafood exports, there are a lot of opportunities for our fisheries and our aquaculture producers to export seafood to other countries to help …

peanut stocks

Peanut Stocks and Processing Report

Peanut stocks and processing report from USDA has been issued for the month of September, that’s the second month of the marketing year, showing that peanuts are up 17.2 percent in storage compared to last year. Remember they had a big crop last year, but this crop is still in the field and not yet determined. Raw peanuts and primary …

Country elevators

Country Elevators Increased Grain Ownership

Country elevators own more grain than usual at harvest, and that can and likely will affect basis levels around the country. Officials at CoBank say some country elevators could end up owning over 50% of the local corn and soybean crops, versus a typical 35, maybe 40% at most. Many producers took advantage of the August rally that extended into …

Women in American agriculture

Women Played a Vital Role in American Agriculture During the Civil War

The Civil War transformed American agriculture, leaving many farms in the hands of women, children, and older farmers. As men left their fields and livestock behind to serve in the military, women took on expanded responsibilities to keep farms operating and help sustain the nation’s food supply. An installment of Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, sponsored by AgriLiquid, examines …

beef

Beef and Pork Exports Updates

According to the latest USDA trade data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, September beef exports topped 81,000 metric tons, up 1% from a year ago. Export value climbed 8% to more than $712 million. Strong demand from Taiwan led the way, with additional gains reported in South Korea and throughout the Caribbean. Beef export value also improved in …