I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Land -grant universities exist in nearly every state as a result of the Morrill Act of 1862. And when we think of land-grant universities, often universities like Iowa State, Kansas State, the Ohio State, Michigan State, or others come to mind. But there is land-grant universities outside the United States. The …
USDA to Enhance Support for Farmers with Increased Replant Payments
The USDA is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss. The enhancement in replant payments underscores the Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) commitment …
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for New FDACS Facility
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, along with Senate President Ben Albritton, Senator Corey Simon, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) employees this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of FDACS’ new, state-of-the-art facility at the Conner Complex in Tallahassee. “The new facility is more than just a building – it’s a symbol of FDACS’ commitment …
Lower Forecast for Farm Net Income
The latest forecast from the Economic Research Service notes farm net income will decrease this year. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Record Year for NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment
Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Over eleven million acres were enrolled this past fiscal year. That’s NRCS Chief Terry Cosby. He talks about the investments in various programs in FY 2024 and their role in increasing acreage enrollment in the suite of NRCS offerings. While …
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
By now, you’ve likely heard of Brooke Rollins. She’s President Trump’s nominee to become the next Ag Secretary and lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also has the A-plus approval from a former Ag Secretary. C.J. Miller has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
Ossoff Working to Strengthen Georgia’s Veterinary Workforce
According to a release from the office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, the Senator is backing a bipartisan bill to strengthen Georgia’s veterinary workforce. Today, he launched a push to pass the bipartisan Rural Veterinary Workforce Act to help address the veterinary shortage across Georgia. The bipartisan bill, first introduced last year by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), would eliminate …
Farm Recovery Center Events Continue this Week in Florida
Federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with numerous Florida agencies and nonprofit organizations are giving producers in the3 state a chance to learn more about programs and resources available for hurricane recovery. This is being done through events being held at in Florida at participating in multiple Farm Recovery …
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). The legislation, in addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, also provides tax relief for cattle producers who received payments due to wildfires. Previously, these payments counted as taxable income, meaning producers who already suffered from disasters were hurt again by having their relief …
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The ruling delays enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing requirements, which were set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The CTA mandates …










