We recently sat down with Erin Beasley of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Beasley discussed with Southeast AgNet the importance of membership. “Well, this summer we’ve wrapped up our summer regional meetings and they’ve been a huge success,” said Beasley. “That’s a great membership drive for us and just overall awareness of association and a lot of the member benefits that …
FL NCBA Representative Speaks on Importance of Summer Business Meeting
Southeast AgNet recently sat down with Clint Richardson, NCBA Division Region 2 representative for Florida. Here is what Richardson had to say about the recent NCBA summer business meeting. “I would accentuate the importance of the summer business meetings related to the checkoff process, right, how we utilize those dollars, and it was a great experience and something that I …
GBB Shares the Value of Imports and Exports
We recently sat down with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to discuss imports and exports. This is what Doolittle had to say. “So today we’re going to dig into a question that comes up often. That’s why does the U.S. import beef while exporting so much of it? So, the United States is a premium beef producer. Our …
Details on Feral Swine Eradication and Control Program
The USDA recently announced additional funding towards Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program. Farm production and conservation under Secretary Richard Fordyce breaks down funding details. “Groups can apply for grants to help assist with really the eradication of feral swine,” said Fordyce. Fordyce added, “Applications are open now, and folks that are interested in applying for some help in …
A Look at Farm Bill 2.0 Details
Back in July, the One Big Beautiful Bill was passed and signed into law following votes of approval of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. The primary purpose of a budget reconciliation bill is to fast-track legislation required for federal funding, revenue, and debt limit for the year. The final bill on that included the policy priorities …
Upcoming State Fairs
We begin the second week of August and its State Fair season in many parts of the country. Ohio State Fair wrapped up yesterday. Wisconsin, Indiana State Fairs are underway starting this Thursday. Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa State Fairs open. Interesting that the California State Fair and North Dakota State Fairs are already over, while Alaska doesn’t start for another …
Mid-1840s Iowa Farms: How Corn Created the Tall Corn State
What Iowa Farms Looked Like in the Mid-1840s American agriculture has undergone remarkable changes over the past two centuries, but the foundations of modern farming can be traced back to the simple family farms that dotted the Midwest during the 1840s. In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights what a typical Iowa farm looked like …
NPPC Expresses Disappointment in Farm Bill Failing to Pass
After the Farm Bill 2.0 legislative session where the Farm Bill failed to move forward, several agriculture industry representatives voiced their disappointment. One in particular is Rob Brenneman, the National Pork Producers Council’s president. In a statement released after the session, Brenneman said, “When Congress passes a new Farm Bill, it must include the ask of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers …
Georgia Agriculture Labor Relations Forum Upcoming
You’re invited to attend the 26th Georgia Agricultural Labor Relations Forum. The Labor Relations Forum will be talking about H-2A and all the problems involving that program. It’s August 25 and 26. It’s a two-day program of updates and discussions tailored for agricultural employers at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. That is August 25 and …
The Hawkeye Riding Cultivator Helped Spark America’s First Agricultural Revolution
America’s First Agricultural Revolution Changed Farming Forever Between 1862 and 1875, the United States experienced what historians often describe as the first American Agricultural Revolution. This transformative period marked a significant shift in how farmers worked the land, replacing labor-intensive manual methods with more efficient horse-powered equipment. These innovations laid the foundation for the modernization of American agriculture and dramatically …










