The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will open today. The Farm Service Agency will be administering the $11 Billion one-time bridge payments for row crop producers. Secretary Rollins posted on X saying, “Starting Monday, February 23, applications open EARLY for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program — unleashing $11 BILLION in targeted, fast help …
Peanut Butter Recall and Shell Price Update
The peanut industry is reporting a nationwide recall this week on some small peanut butter products. It came from Ventura Foods in California, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall comes from being initiated due to blue pieces in a filter that could be found in 22,000 single-serve products that they send across America. It’s affected about 40 states, and they said …
Rezilon Offers Cattle Producers the Ability To Improve Their Pastures
Cattle producers are always looking to improve their pastures for their cattle herds and Envu has solutions for producers to consider. We caught up with Jack Conroy with Envu during NCBA’s CattleCon to learn more. Conroy said, “Rezilon’s a pre-emerge herbicide for warm season grasses in Bermuda which helps a lot of these producers manage hard to control weeds like crabgrass and …
Merck Animal Health Highlights Bovine Respiratory Disease Solutions For Cattle Producers
Bovine Respiratory Disease is a concern that cattle producers have to deal with to ensure the health of their herds. We caught up with Dr. Che Trejo with Merck Animal Health and NCBA’s CattleCon to learn more. Dr. Trejo said, “It continues to be the biggest disease that cattlemen struggle with and has been that way for as long as I’ve been alive, but …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle Industry
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board offers targeted research for the Florida cattle industry. We caught up with Dr. JoĂŁo Vendramini to learn about his experiences researching under the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. Vendramini said, “I think we need to give a big shout out for the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and for the members that put a tremendous effort to make it happen.” When …
National Peanut Buying Point Association Meeting Recap
The National Peanut Buying Point Association held their annual meeting recently in Louisville, Kentucky. They were discussing not only peanut grading but also how to sell more peanuts during the coming year. There’s about 350 peanut buying points across America. They bring the peanuts from the farm and bring them to the buying points for measuring and for weighing and also grading to get …
Lean Hog Futures Rebound as Smithfield Plans $1.3B South Dakota Plant
Lean hog futures faced sustained pressure last week, closing lower every trading day in a holiday-shortened stretch. This week has delivered a recovery, but market signals suggest the rebound is not yet fully convincing. Here’s a complete breakdown of the latest hog market activity, fund positioning, cash index strength, and major pork industry expansion news shaping the outlook. Lean Hog …
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
Missouri’s agricultural story runs deep, tracing back to the late 1700s and early 1800s when fertile land and river access laid the groundwork for a thriving farm economy. In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how geography, migration, and commerce shaped Missouri’s early agricultural identity. Agriculture in Late 18th and Early 19th Century Missouri During …
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
When most Americans think of the longest river in the United States, they immediately name the Mississippi. But that distinction actually belongs to the Missouri River — a powerful and historic waterway that has played a significant role in American agriculture. The True Longest River in the United States The Missouri River rises in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Montana. …
Farm Credit System Supports Farmers Through Challenging Economic Times
The Farm Credit System continues to provide financial stability to farmers and ranchers nationwide, even as parts of the agricultural economy face mounting pressure. Kevin Kuper, Chief Credit Officer with Farm Credit Mid-America, recently shared how the cooperative lending network is helping producers navigate today’s environment. “So, Farm Credit System, obviously we’re in business to serve farmers and ranchers. We …










