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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Early Colonial Agriculture and Trade Before 1720, most colonists in the mid-Atlantic region lived through small-scale farming operations that provided both sustenance and a modest income. These family farms were the foundation of early American agriculture, producing enough to feed local communities and export surpluses. To pay for imported manufactured goods from Europe, mid-Atlantic farmers supplied the West Indies with ...
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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 17, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 17, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,447 head compared to 11,779 last week and 11,508 last ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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U.S. Red Meat Export Opportunities Grow Following UK Trade Mission Jay Thieler, chair-elect of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), recently returned from a trade mission to the United Kingdom with Idaho Governor Brad Little, where the delegation explored the expanding potential for U.S. red meat exports—particularly beef and pork. Thieler shared his insights on the trip and the market ...
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Government Shutdown Creates Major Headaches for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers The ongoing government shutdown is causing widespread disruption across America’s farm country, delaying essential services and creating more stress for already burdened farmers and ranchers. According to Politico, the shutdown is having a direct impact on the agricultural sector: “Politico points out that the shutdown is stalling the delivery of ...
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U.S.-China Trade Relations Reach New Low Over Rare Minerals, Tariffs Tensions between the United States and China escalated late last week, and markets—including Wall Street and the CME Group—continue to respond with volatility and concern. “U.S. and Chinese trade relations began to sour late last week, Wall Street and the CME Group continue to react even today.” What many hoped ...
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Ethnic Traditions and the Roots of American Farming In the early days of the United States, immigrant farmers played a defining role in shaping American agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, ethnicity influenced how settlers worked the land, managed livestock, and produced food in the New World. Farmers from Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland each ...
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Record-Breaking Year for Hay Contest at 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo The hay contest at Sunbelt Ag Expo continues to be a source of pride for hay producers across the Southeast. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter to learn about the highlights of this year’s competition, including a record-breaking number of entries and standout winners. “This is our 21st year ...
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Gold Market Surges Past $4,000 Amid Government Shutdown The first government shutdown in almost seven years has given a major boost to an already strong precious metals market. Investors looking for safe-haven assets are turning to gold amid ongoing political and economic uncertainty. “As one investor said, the best place to pull over and park your money in uncertain times ...
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U.S. Ag Secretary Addresses Soybean Trade and Farm Economy Amid China Talks With ongoing trade discussions with China affecting the sale of U.S. soybeans, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently shared insights into the current state of the agriculture economy during an appearance on Fox News. Rollins discussed highlights from a recent cabinet meeting and emphasized the importance of ...
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Don’t Miss the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia The Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia is underway, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events in U.S. agriculture this year. “Over 700 exhibitors will be on display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100-acre show site.” Recognized as a leader in agricultural ...
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