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As Peanut Growers are heading into the fields, BASF is reminding growers of best practices for success this season. We caught up with BASF’s Abraham Fulmer who provided some insights for growers to consider. To learn more about Provysol fungicide, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the history of the Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company. The story begins in 1931 when Roswell Garst and Charlie Thomas founded their company in Coon Rapids, Iowa. The company played a crucial role in promoting hybrid corn adoption during that era. A significant milestone occurred in 1959 when Roswell …
Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute focuses on Eugene Funk, grandson of Isaac Funk, who was one of McLean County, Illinois’ pioneering settlers and renowned livestock producers. Eugene’s family background in successful livestock operations influenced their interest in corn improvement. Mark details Eugene’s educational journey, including three years of scientific studies at Yale and a year in Europe. …
The global supply of soybeans is projected to increase this year and demand is projected to increase as well according to the US Department of Agriculture. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski highlights the trends in soybeans for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp has signed Senate Bill 144 into law which addressed liability regarding pesticide use in the state. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson with the Modern Ag Alliance on the signing of the bill and the impact this has on Georgia’s agricultural producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Brothers Charles and Newton Butler founded Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City, 1901. The two worked together on building an improved livestock watering tank. And during the early 1900s, the men designed and built several agricultural products, particularly grain storage bins. The company enjoyed success selling the merchandise, and by 1908, …
Tyron Spearman reviews the details of the China Trade Deal and its impacts on Peanuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
The latest stocks report provides insights for grains and Mark Oppold reviews the impact of this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
The US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the final Cotton production  report for 2024 for the southeast. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains. The final 2024 production for all cotton is estimated at 14.4 million 480?pound bales, 19 percent higher than the 2023 crop. The United States yield for all cotton is estimated at 886 pounds per acre, down 14 pounds from …
The Foreign Ag Service report is highlighting peanut exports and Tyron Spearman reviews the findings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
