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The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association has a new CEO. Our very own Dale Sandlin is stepping into this new role. Here is what Sandlin said when asked about the importance of this association. “The biggest thing that a livestock marketer, order buyer, or dealer can do they’re focused on their day-to-day operations. They want to make sure that …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and other members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers and industry specialists about this year’s 27th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. Online registration will close on July 15. After July 15, registration will be available …
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed Bayer-owned Monsanto a major legal victory in a decision that could reshape future pesticide litigation in the United States. In a 7-2 ruling, the Court found that federal law prevents states from allowing failure-to-warn lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a product’s label without requiring additional warnings. …
How One Scientist Changed Farming in the South As American agriculture expanded southward from the Carolinas into what are now Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, farmers faced both opportunity and uncertainty. The region’s warm climate and fertile soils allowed for the cultivation of a variety of crops, including peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. However, growing these crops was only part of …
Markets are closed today, of course, for the Juneteenth holiday, giving us an opportunity to share a poem I wrote many years ago honoring my dad, but all dads in rural America. This is the bottom-line report. He could fix a tractor when it wouldn’t run, work past dark till the chores were done. He’d wipe his sweat and dust …
The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds peanut growers and industry leaders to mark their calendars for this year’s 27th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23, at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, peanut promotions and production issues. The registration fee for …
The California Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture The California Trail remains one of the most important migration routes in American history and played a major role in the expansion of agriculture across the western United States. During the mid-1800s, thousands of settlers traveled west in search of fertile farmland, economic opportunity, and a new life beyond the Mississippi River. As …
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. …
The Oregon Trail remains one of the most important transportation routes in American agriculture history. Stretching approximately 2,170 miles from Missouri to Oregon, the trail helped open the American West to settlers, farmers, ranchers, and traders during the 19th century. Its impact on agriculture, migration, and westward expansion helped shape the development of the United States. The Route of the …
Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, sharing a poem I wrote some 35 years ago about mothers on the farm. She walks to the house with the mail under her arms, stopped by the clothesline where the sun feels warm. Another load ready to fold, the line is sagging from the weight of the load. She walks by the flowers that need …
