Longest-serving ag commissioner in US history dies at 88
Tommy Irvin, who was a commissioner of agriculture longer than anyone in U.S. history, died Sept. 14 in Georgia. He was 88.Tommy Irvin, who was a commissioner of agriculture longer than anyone in U.S....
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Sunbelt Expo celebrates 40 years of agricultural history
The primary founder of the Sunbelt Expo was the late Joe Burnside. His original job description didn’t include starting a major farm equipment show.This year marks the 40th celebration of the Sunbelt...
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New report reveals how much Irma cost Florida agriculture
Hurricane Irma cost Florida agriculture $2.5 billion in damages, according to a recently released report.Hurricane Irma cost Florida agriculture $2.5 billion in damages, according to a recently...
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How does your hay compare to these Southeast winners?
Seldom Rest Farm from Pulaski, Tenn., won the overall prize for the 2017 Southeast Hay Contest with an alfalfa entry scoring a relative forage quality score of 269.Despite weather setbacks this year,...
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Pictures catch a small slice of Sunbelt Ag Expo
The weather wanted the 40th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo show to go perfect.The weather wanted the 40th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo show to go perfect.“We’ve had a great week so far. The Lord has blessed us with...
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Listen: A farmer’s impromptu speech jolts a crowd
Less than 20 seconds into his unscripted speech, the creed he proclaimed hit home, and the jolted audience returned to him a thunderous clap of their own.Like a familiar thunderclap, his words rolled...
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Small farmers disappointed with Trump's GIPSA decision
'It leaves the cattle producer absolutely punchless.'by Deena ShankerAfter years of fighting for an Obama-era rule that would help farmers sue the mammoth companies they work for, advocacy groups for...
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Cow refuses calf and gets a poignant, threatening letter
You should be proud that Harper is growing faster than any of the other calves on the place and is looking more like a replacement heifer every day. We know that calving isn’t easy. And we realize that...
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Confusion over GMOs must stop, farmers tell a listening FDA
Two farmers told a public hearing sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration that biotechnology allows farmers to increase yields while using less fuel, less chemicals and with less impact on the...
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Rural economic outlook promising
• Wheat prices are expected to hold well into next year. • Beef cattle prices likely will remain strong. • Farmland values are expected to stay strong. • Farmers and ranchers also will face more rules...
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Kentucky chooses its top 2017 farmers
The three finalists that will vie for Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Farmer of the Year" honors have been chosen as preliminary judging for the 2017 award has come to a close.The three finalists that will vie...
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U.S. pig farmers continue focus on antibiotic stewardship
Pork Checkoff leads investment in antibiotic research — more than $6 million since 2000.Source: National Pork BoardAmerica’s 60,000 pig farmers continue to make progress in their quest for superior...
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Daddy was a heck of a cowboy but sister’s approach less dramatic
If nothing else, working with family keeps you humble.It’s not for everyone. Even in the best of scenarios, power dynamics rear their ugly heads, personal opinions detract from progress, and...
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Tofurkey will not be on our Thanksgiving table
Turkey more likely than tofu to be on Thanksgiving menuI haven’t consulted Pat about the Thanksgiving dinner menu yet, but I am confident that tofurkey will not make the cut.Tofurkey, for those who are...
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Be sure to check your corn silage for mycotoxins
Mycotoxins influence feed quality and animal safety.Corn silage samples from across the entirety of the U.S. in 2017 have shown extremely high levels of mycotoxins, particularly deoxynivalenol (DON),...
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Here’s help handling manure efficiently
What’s new from the shows: Companies offer various new options for dealing with manure. By Farm Progress staffManure handling has come a long way from the days of the New Idea ground-driven spreader...
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Kentucky ag economy bounces up, but not very high
Preliminary indications point to a modest increase in Kentucky net farm income from 2016 levels.Kentucky agricultural cash receipts and net farm income rebounded in the past year from 2016 levels, but...
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Ag Outlook highlight of S.C. AgriBiz & Farm Expo
A highlight of the S.C. AgriBiz & Farm Expo set for Jan. 17 and 18 at the Florence Civic Center will be an agricultural economic outlook presented by Clemson University experts.A highlight of the...
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Artificial shade improves Southeast cattle performance dramatically
Researchers at the North Florida Research and Education Center Beef Research Unit decided to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of providing artificial shade for replacement heifers grazing...
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CoBank study: U.S. egg markets returning to normal
Oversupply has depressed demand for cage-free eggs.U.S. egg markets are returning to more normal production growth, producer profitability and specialty egg premiums, according to a new report from...
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