Bottom Line grain analysts wonder if the grain trade is getting a little ahead of itself here in early June. Corn, soybean, wheat futures all seeing lower lows on a regular basis. Wheat in fact is lower 10 sessions in a row, even with conditions here at harvest the lowest in 37 years. Harvest pressure is here, combines rolling in …
International Harvester: The Company That Helped Mechanize American Agriculture
For generations of American farmers, few names carried as much weight as International Harvester. From tractors and combines to trucks and industrial equipment, International Harvester helped transform agriculture from labor-intensive farming into the highly mechanized industry Americans recognize today. The company’s story is deeply connected to the growth of modern American agriculture and the technological advancements that changed farming forever. …
Opportunity for Specialty Crop Growers to apply for Payment Rates through the USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced payment rates and enrollment periods for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be assisting $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers. This comes as an effect of elevated input costs and market disruptions. Specialty crop producers who have a login.gov account can submit …
Foreign Countries Participating At World Pork Expo
June might be dairy month, but it’s all about pork today and tomorrow at the World Pork Expo. We talked about this on our report yesterday. The 38th year the Expo held and always in Des Moines. This year, 10 foreign countries represented, many from South America, where they now have corn production to support expanding confinement operations. Iowa produces …
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
For many Americans, the story of westward expansion begins with the famous Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic routes helped thousands of settlers move westward in search of farmland, opportunity, gold, and a new life. However, according to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, these well-known trails were only part of a much larger transportation network that played a critical …
Florida Beef Council Highlights Summer Beef Trends
As grills get going this summer, the Florida Beef Council is highlighting trends with beef, and we caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. “Summer is really such a natural fit for beef. People are spending more time outdoors, they are getting together with family and friends, and they are firing up the grill …
Georgia Beef Board Sponsors Skills USA Culinary Contest
Preparing the next generations of chefs will be greatly impactful for the beef industry and we caught up with Wyatt Doolittle  with the Georgia Beef Board to learn about a culinary contest they recently sponsored. Elizabeth Sanders reporting for Southeast AgNet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Base Acre Increase Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced this week through the Farm Service Agency that eligible landowners have until Aug. 31 to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4. This act allow provides landowners with …
Georgia Forage and Grasslands Summer Tour Speakers Announced
The speakers have been announced for the Georgia Forage and Grasslands Council Summer Tour and we caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter with UGA to learn more. “So I’m really excited about the lineup that we have for this year’s Summer Forage Tour. This is obviously one of my favorite events during the year to be able to connect with …
World Pork Expo to Open This Week
World Pork Expo opens in Des Moines, Iowa tomorrow. Lean Hog Futures searching for some support. Over 10,000 visitors expected in Des Moines for the two days tomorrow and Thursday. This is the 38th World Pork Expo. Iowa is the logical host for the event, since Iowa is the number one pork producing state by far. Over 40 million hogs …










