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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 …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Drives Critical Research in Cattle Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to make a significant impact on the state’s cattle industry through its dedicated support of applied research. In a recent conversation with Dr. Todd Thrift from the University of Florida, he emphasized how essential the board’s funding has been to research efforts that directly …
Kent Hamilton Named Southeastern Farmer of the Year at Sunbelt Ag Expo Kent Hamilton, Georgia’s Farmer of the Year and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Incorporated, has been named the Southeastern Farmer of the Year during this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. “Kent Hamilton, Georgia’s Farmer of the Year and the CEO of Southern Valley Fruit …
Stefanik and Crawford Reintroduce PASS Act to Block Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland U.S. Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Rick Crawford (R-AR) have officially reintroduced the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, a bill designed to strengthen national security by prohibiting foreign adversaries from purchasing or controlling American agricultural land and agribusinesses. “Food security is national security, and I’m …
Trump Threatens Trade Action Over China’s Soybean Import Slowdown Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China are once again putting American soybean exports in the spotlight. In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump expressed frustration over China’s reduced purchases of U.S. soybeans, describing the move as economically aggressive. “I believe that China purposefully not buying …
NCBA Opens Nominations for 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award, which celebrates exceptional conservation practices among cattle producers across the United States. “Since its inception 35 years ago, this prestigious program has recognized 235 cattle operations for their stewardship efforts. We look forward to finding the …
Wall Street Eyes Earnings Reports and Fed Decision as Market Risks Grow Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Wall Street has shown resilience, setting new all-time highs earlier this month. However, the next few weeks could bring significant volatility as quarterly earnings reports begin and U.S.-China trade relations continue to deteriorate. “We’ve mentioned on previous reports Wall Street seemed unconcerned with …
America’s Agricultural Roots In the early 1800s, American agriculture was the backbone of the national economy. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, most citizens relied on farming not only for income but also for food security. Families grew crops and raised animals primarily to sustain themselves, with only a small portion sold at nearby local markets. …
