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George Washington’s Complicated Relationship with Slavery George Washington, the first President of the United States, had a deeply complicated relationship with slavery. Over his lifetime, he controlled more than 577 enslaved individuals who worked on his farms and in his Philadelphia household. These individuals were forced to labor under a system that supported both his personal wealth and the early …
Agricultural Expansion and Innovation As America moved into the late 19th century, farming continued to evolve beyond the grain fields that once defined early agriculture. By the 1880s and 1890s, attention shifted toward improving animal production and enhancing meat quality. This era of innovation marked a pivotal moment when farmers and entrepreneurs alike began to see livestock nutrition as the …
USDA Releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook Amid Government Shutdown Despite the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major development over the weekend via X (formerly Twitter), unveiling the USDA’s New World Screwworm Response Playbook. The playbook was shared last week with over 200 stakeholders and key partners during a call outlining the department’s strategy …
Agriculture Groups Urge Trump for Immediate Farm Support A coalition of over 100 organizations connected to agriculture is calling on President Trump to take swift action to support rural America amid growing economic pressure on U.S. farmers. In a joint letter to the president, the groups stated, “We applaud you for recently signing into law the one big beautiful bill, …
Southeastern Commissioners of Agriculture have joined their counterparts from across the country in urging the Trump administration to include the forestry industry in the forthcoming agricultural relief package. In a joint letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the commissioners emphasized the need to support one of the nation’s most vital renewable resource …
Cattle Market Reacts to Trump’s Beef Plan Amid Data Delays and Tight Supply The U.S. cattle industry is navigating a volatile period as the latest Cattle on Feed report, which was scheduled for release last Friday, became yet “another casualty of the government shutdown.” Market participants were left without critical USDA data, forcing them to rely on existing trends and …
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Threat Near U.S.-Mexico Border The USDA is ramping up efforts to protect American livestock following the recent detection of New World Screwworm cases in Mexico, including one reported just 170 miles from the U.S. border. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued an update on X last week to outline actions underway and affirm …
BASF Shares Harvest Tips for Cotton Growers This Season As the 2025 cotton harvest season gets underway, BASF is offering practical tips to help growers maximize yield, reduce regrowth, and maintain fiber quality. We spoke with Kaitlin Saul, South Delta Technical Service Representative with BASF, who provided expert insight into optimal harvest timing and product recommendations. “So some things to …
Governor Kemp Reaffirms Support for Georgia Farmers at Sunbelt Ag Expo Governor Brian Kemp delivered heartfelt remarks at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where he spoke directly to the agricultural community about ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and other challenges that have hit the state’s farming sector over the past year. “He said that this has …
Sentinel Ag Uses Satellite Technology to Track Nitrogen for Crops As precision agriculture continues to evolve, Sentinel Ag is helping farmers make smarter nitrogen management decisions using cutting-edge satellite imagery. The company’s innovative Sentinel platform is designed to provide daily insights that drive more efficient crop input strategies. We spoke with Jack Stansell of Sentinel Ag to understand how their …
