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With the Farm Bill 2.0 being under review, we sat down with NCBA’s CEO, Colin Woodall, to discuss mandatory country-of-origin labeling. “So NCBA has long-standing policy against mandatory country of origin labeling, and this is an issue that has been divisive within the industry for many years now. NCBA’s policy process is focused on the members of the association, and …
Well, it’s time to take a break and visit some peanut field days and other ag field days to see what the new varieties are bringing on. Some also updates on weed and disease control along with insects. There are peanut days around the corner. Here are a few in the next few days. August the 5th, Southwest Georgia Extension …
The August crop report next Wednesday. Some private forecasters slowly taking the top of national corn yield. Looking at the August report, an important one for the corn trade especially as the crop has pollinated for the most part and is filling ears now. USDA during the month of July has collected farmer surveys and also using satellite imagery to …
Early American agriculture was influenced by more than just fertile land and hard work. The farming traditions and cultural practices brought by immigrants from Europe played a major role in shaping how agriculture developed across the United States. Different ethnic groups introduced unique approaches to farming, livestock management, and land stewardship that helped build the foundation of American agriculture. This …
Yesterday we reviewed our list of 48 commodities and how they fared during the month of July. Today we look at the big picture, how rankings change when looking back year to date with seven months now in the books. Energies, no surprise, remain 1, 2, and 3 after seven months. Heating oil, number one, crude oil, and gasoline. Soy …
The Northwest Territory Fueled America’s Westward Growth The establishment of the Northwest Territory in 1788 marked a major turning point in American history, opening vast new lands for settlement and agricultural development following the Revolutionary War. As pioneers ventured beyond the Appalachian Mountains, they transformed forests and prairies into productive farmland, laying the foundation for the nation’s westward expansion and …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is looking forward to their upcoming session two of their Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). Michael Smith of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talked with us about the importance of programs like this. “Our Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program is a checkoff funded program here in the state for folks aged about 22 to 40 and we …
Well, peanuts are important to the southeast, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, where about 70 percent of the peanuts in America are grown, and then you add South Carolina. Well, the export market is also important, but right now the export market is having a little slow time. They say Brazil had a much lower output, probably around 30 percent this …
With the upcoming Farm Bill 2.0 review happening later this week, several agricultural-related organizations are voicing their opinions of what should be included in the bill. One organization in particular that has been very vocal for several months is the National Pork Producers Council. The NPPC is especially concerned about Proposition 12. According to the NPPC resource website, California’s Proposition …
USDA’s latest pasture and rangeland condition report offers a snapshot of how forage is holding up across the country as producers move through the heart of the summer grazing season. Conditions vary widely from region to region with some areas benefiting from timely rainfall, while others continue to battle heat and dryness. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey breaks down the latest …
