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Propane Education and Research Council Highlights Funding Opportunities for Farmers The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is reminding agricultural producers about funding opportunities designed to help offset the cost of investing in propane-powered equipment on the farm. These incentives are aimed at expanding propane use in agriculture while improving efficiency, reliability, and energy resilience for producers. We caught up …
Rural Georgia REACH Program Aims to Strengthen Connectivity During Disasters The Rural Georgia REACH Program is working to provide critical communication support to rural communities during times of natural disaster. The initiative was developed to address a major challenge faced by emergency responders and residents alike: the loss of connectivity when disasters strike. Reliable communication can be the difference between …
New “Innovation Never Stops” Series Showcases the Future of Agriculture A new educational documentary series is now available for teachers, 4-H leaders, FFA advisors, and other youth educators looking to bring real-world agriculture into the classroom. Titled Innovation Never Stops, the nine-part video series highlights different aspects of modern agriculture and the innovative technologies shaping the industry’s future. Produced by …
NCBA Annual Meeting Heads to Nashville with Hall of Fame Inductions The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) annual meeting is just over a month away, and anticipation is building across the beef industry. Scheduled for February 3rd through the 5th, the 2026 NCBA convention will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together cattle producers, feeders, and industry leaders from across …
Hand-Harvesting Corn – A Labor-Intensive Tradition Corn has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture, but harvesting it in the early 20th century was a labor-intensive challenge. Before tractors and combines became common, farmers relied on hand labor. Worker’s hand-husked each ear of corn and loaded them into high-sided wagons, meticulously picking the fields clean. This demanding work required skill, …
Barns have long stood at the center of American agriculture, symbolizing hard work, innovation, and the enduring spirit of farm families. As settlers pushed westward across the heartland, barns became essential structures on family farms—housing livestock, protecting crops, and anchoring daily agricultural life. One barn in particular stands out for its remarkable size and historical significance: the Cooper Barn in …
Fertilizer Decisions Play a Critical Role in Farm Profitability Agricultural producers make thousands of decisions each year that directly impact their farm’s bottom line, and few choices carry as much weight as fertilizer decisions. With rising input costs and tighter margins, making the right fertility investments can be the difference between profit and loss. To learn more about what producers …
National Peanut Board Announces New Leadership Team for 2026 The National Peanut Board (NPB), based in Atlanta, continues its mission of working on behalf of peanut farmers across the nation through a producer-funded promotion program. Supported by a deduction from each ton of peanuts marketed, the National Peanut Board uses these funds to drive research, promotion, and consumer outreach that …
Year-End Commodity Review Shows Precious Metals and Cattle Leading the Way As we approach the end of the calendar year, commodity markets are providing plenty to talk about. We’ve highlighted a rare and historic market signal: crude oil and silver crossing the $60 mark at the same time. That event has only happened twice in recorded history, with the last …
BASF Shares Weed Management Advice for Growers Heading Into 2026 Weeds remain a constant and costly challenge for growers across the Southeast, and as planning begins for the 2026 growing season, BASF is offering practical guidance to help producers stay ahead of resistance and protect yields. We caught up with Josh Putman, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, to discuss effective …
