Jimmy Carter

More on the Life of Jimmy Carter

Dan General, Peanuts

While Jimmy Carter did serve as the 39th President of the United States, before that he spent time working in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at his life in that industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Remembering Jimmy Carter

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Some knew him as Mr. Jimmy, others as President Carter. But all are taking time to remember the 39th President of the United States. Tyron Spearman has more details about the life of Jimmy Carter.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer

Dan General

As we celebrate Christmas again this year, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman brings back an old favorite, “A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer” written by S. Omar Barker. A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PRAYERby S. Omar Barker (1895-1985)  I ain’t much good at prayin’,and You may not know me, Lord —For I ain’t much seen in churches,where they preach Thy Holy Word.But you may have …

Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

Dan General

Today, Mark Oppold once again brings us a special Christmas poem he wrote simply titled, “Christmas on the Farm”. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Are You Running in the Holiday Food Marathon?

Dan General

While runners lose weight in most marathons, the holiday food marathon can do just the opposite. Starting from Halloween, going through Thanksgiving and now Christmas, Americans tend to eat more this time of year. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Thanksgiving on the Farm

Dan Agri-Business, General

On this Thanksgiving Day, Mark Oppold takes a break from looking at the markets to bring us a holiday poem he wrote a few years ago. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Saluting Veterans

Dan General

Today is a special day for our country. As Mark Oppold reports, it’s a day we think about the veterans who served our country.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture

Sabrina Halvorson General

The outcome of the 2024 General Election is set to bring significant changes to the agricultural landscape, according to at least one expert. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, new dynamics will unfold, especially in the U.S. Senate, where pivotal shifts are already affecting the agriculture sector. That, according to Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs for the …

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Finding Out What Farm Bill Programs Continue Operation

Dan General

Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones

Dan General

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the 2015 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This rule strengthens protections for more than two million farmworkers and pesticide handlers, ensuring their safety from pesticide exposure. The AEZ surrounds outdoor pesticide application equipment, prohibiting people from entering the area during spraying. …