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Irish-born inventor Harry Ferguson holds a permanent place in American agriculture history for developing one of the most important innovations ever introduced to farming equipment. His work fundamentally changed how tractors and implements function together, improving efficiency, safety, and productivity for farmers worldwide. The Birth of Modern Tractor Technology Ferguson is credited with developing and patenting the first hydraulic lift …
Asgrow Names 2025 National Yield Contest Winners Asgrow brand soybean products from Bayer Crop Science have announced the winners of the 2025 Asgrow brand national yield contest. The annual competition is open to all U.S. farmers planting Asgrow brand soybeans and recognizes producers who achieve exceptional yields through strong management and agronomic practices. One of this year’s winners is Russ …
Farmer Calendar Highlights Major Meetings and Economic Outlook It’s a busy week on the farmer calendar, with several major agricultural meetings taking place across the Southeast, along with new economic forecasts that could impact the agricultural sector in the year ahead. Kicking off the week’s events, the Georgia Cotton Commission will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 28. The …
USMEF Supports U.S. Pork Producers Amid Mexico’s Trade Investigation The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is actively supporting U.S. pork producers as Mexico conducts an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into pork imports. Mexico announced the investigation in December, focusing specifically on pork hams and shoulders—key products in U.S. export trade. Erin Boer, USMEF’s Vice President of Economic Analysis, emphasized the …
Government Shutdown Appears Likely, but USDA Will Remain Open Hope of avoiding another government shutdown is fading as Congress approaches a critical funding deadline. With divisions still unresolved and time running out, the probability of a shutdown continues to rise ahead of Friday’s midnight cutoff. Last week, seven House Democrats broke with party leadership to pass the Department of Homeland …
American Agriculture Enters a New Century In the early 1900s, American agriculture continued to expand and diversify as the nation entered a new era of scientific research and modernization. Farmers across the country were adopting new practices aimed at improving productivity, restoring soil health, and strengthening regional agricultural economies. This period marked an important transition, as innovation increasingly guided farm …
Senators Push for Additional Farm Assistance in Continuing Resolution Momentum is building in Washington for additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue to mount across the agricultural sector. Following last week’s report that 56 agricultural groups had urged Congress to act, two influential U.S. Senators are now publicly pushing for expanded assistance to be included in the upcoming …
USDA Issues New Update on U.S. Peanut Production and Supply Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new update on peanut production and supply across the country, showing a significant increase in output compared to the previous year. According to USDA, total peanut production for the most recent crop year is now estimated at 7.2 billion pounds, or …
Bipartisan Senators Urge USDA to Reinstate Prevented Planting Crop Insurance Coverage A bipartisan group of 19 U.S. senators has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture reinstate additional crop insurance coverage options for acres prevented from being planted. The senators argue that the change has removed a critical risk management …
USDA Releases January 2026 Beef and Cattle Price and Production Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its Beef and Cattle Price and Production Outlook for January 2026, offering updated projections that reflect ongoing tight cattle supplies and continued strength in cattle prices. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlined the latest adjustments, highlighting the impact of heavier …
