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Spring arrives on the calendar tomorrow, but it feels more like late summer in many areas of the country. Areas early week that were shoveling snow in the northern belt could be setting record highs tomorrow and Saturday. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Minneapolis and Madison, Wisconsin all could set highs after snow earlier in the week. Agronomists say the warm weather should help no-melt …
American agriculture has always been shaped by the land—and by how farmers chose to use it. In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, agricultural broadcaster Mark Oppold highlights the work of historian Louis Hacker, who documented how early American settlers managed the land as they pushed westward across the expanding United States. The Pioneer Expansion Era According to Hacker’s historical research, …
The Agricultural Retailers Association has announced their public policy priorities for 2026. According to the ARA, these priorities are “designed to support America’s agricultural retailers, strengthen the nation’s food and input supply chains, and promote science-based, practical policy solutions that keep U.S. agriculture globally competitive.” ARA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy Richard Gupton said,“ARA’s 2026 policy priorities are built to …
The Department of Agriculture is seeking nominees for the Peanut Standards Board. They’ll fill seats on that board. Six producers and six industry reps will be assigned this year. They will be working with the Farm Bill as authorized to form this Peanut Standards Board. What do they do? They recommend updates on the minimum quality standards for U.S. peanuts, the food safety requirements and …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall is addressing online rumors of false animal health information in feedlots in Texas. Woodall released a statement saying, “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is aware of online rumors that allege a new or unknown animal disease is circulating in a feedlot in the Texas Panhandle. These claims are false. Animal health …
Grain and livestock futures remain weaker, though we think they’ll be more stable as we move toward Friday. A disappointing February soybean crush number only adds to uncertainty in the soybean complex, President Trump hinting that that March 31st meeting in Beijing could be delayed if China doesn’t help with security in the Strait of Hormuz. A delay in that meeting only delays a …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a youth cattle working contest in May and we caught up with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for more details. Beasley said, “Got an exciting new contest for our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association members. The Youth Cattle Working Contest will be held on May the 2nd at Midstate Stockyards in Letohatchee. This is …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention educational sessions featured Michael Lowry with the Alabama Poll who provided insights on the upcoming elections. We caught up with Michael after his session to learn what voters are most concerned about this cycle. Lowry said, “Absolutely anything dealing with the economy, economic issues, and it’s not so much jobs, you know, we always say economy and …
Checking on the peanut market this week. Good news for farmers. They do have something offered at buying points. Peanut buying points are reporting that peanut contracts are now available for the 26 peanut crop. Contracts were started out on runners at $415 per ton. The tonnage is not limited. Contract offers for Virginia type peanuts was $425. Some farmers of course need …
According to the U. S. Meat Export Federation, January U.S. Pork Exports have trended higher while Beef Variety Meats topped highs in previous months. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom shares the details on Pork Exports, “Of course, last year, the last several months by Latin America, Mexico, Central America, even down into Colombia, for example. But the interesting thing about …
