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A Quick Look at Oregon’s Agricultural Identity In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold opens with a compelling question: which state is known as the grass seed capital of the world? The answer is Oregon—a state that plays a major role in U.S. agriculture thanks to its unique climate and diverse production. Oregon not only leads the …
As planting season approaches, now is the time for farmers and seed dealers to prepare their seed for testing. The Georgia Department of Agriculture Seed Lab in Tifton, Georgia, is currently accepting seed samples for germination and certification testing. The state seed laboratory serves farmers, seed dealers, wholesalers, and others across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. Early seed testing helps ensure …
Deltapine Highlights Cotton Varietal Options for Growers in 2026 Deltapine is offering cotton growers a wide range of varietal options heading into the 2026 season, with a strong focus on adaptability, yield potential, and early-season performance. We caught up with Vint Hicks, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, to learn more about what producers in the lower Southeast can expect. According to …
Syngenta Highlights Key Agricultural Policy Issues Shaping U.S. Farming Strong agricultural policy and effective regulatory oversight remain critical to the success of U.S. agricultural production. Earlier this year, we caught up with Val Dolcini, Head of Public Affairs North America with Syngenta, to discuss the federal ag policy issues the company is closely monitoring and why they matter for farmers. …
Breakthrough Cottonseed Varieties Announced Corteva™ Agriscience has announced the release of two new PhytoGen® Cottonseed varieties for the 2026 growing season—PHY 357 W3FE and PHY 433 W3FE. These upland cotton varieties are broadly adapted to meet the needs of growers across the cotton belt, with a focus on enhancing both yield potential and fiber quality. Reporting by Dale Sandlin, Southeast …
Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, revealing that Oregon is known as the grass seed capital of the world, leading the nation in both grass seed and hazelnut production. The state’s agricultural profile is notably diverse compared to other West Coast states. Mark highlights Oregon’s consistent top performance in various agricultural products, including Christmas trees, onions, sweet berries, …
Efforts to check certified peanut seed samples continue. Tyron Spearman has a look at where those efforts currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has announced the appointment of Danielle Cummins as its new Director of Membership Engagement. Cummins brings extensive experience in agriculture and membership relations, with a background spanning market intelligence, government affairs, and crop insurance. Before joining ASTA, Cummins served as an Account Executive and Senior Intelligence Analyst at The Directions Group (formerly Aimpoint Research), …
Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water, and conserving …
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. The RAPP grants are designed to help American agricultural groups break into or strengthen their presence in export markets, especially in regions with growing purchasing power, such as Africa, Latin America and …
