Year-End Commodity Review Shows Precious Metals and Cattle Leading the Way As we approach the end of the calendar year, commodity markets are providing plenty to talk about. We’ve highlighted a rare and historic market signal: crude oil and silver crossing the $60 mark at the same time. That event has only happened twice in recorded history, with the last …
The Georgia Beef Board is helping producers better understand how the federal beef checkoff program differs from Georgia’s state-level checkoff—and why both play an important role in supporting the beef industry. While many cattle producers are familiar with the long-standing federal program, fewer may realize how the state checkoff provides added flexibility and producer-driven impact closer to home. We caught …
As we approach 2026, the Florida Beef Council is encouraging consumers to think differently about their New Year’s resolutions—by putting nourishing, protein-rich foods like beef back on the plate. With many families juggling busy schedules, wellness goals, and the post-holiday slump, beef can play a valuable role in supporting energy, satiety, and balanced nutrition. To better understand how beef fits …
As we approach the turn of the calendar to 2026, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is encouraging cattle producers across the state to finalize their plans and complete registration for the upcoming 2026 ACA Convention and Trade Show. The annual event is a cornerstone gathering for Alabama’s beef industry, bringing together producers, industry partners, and leaders for education, networking, and …
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards nominations are open. The awards’ purpose is to recognize producers and ginners of high-quality cotton fiber and identify their general management practices for the benefit of other growers. If you have a cotton gin in your county, please contact the gin and provide them …
BASF Shares Weed Management Advice for Growers Heading Into 2026 Weeds remain a constant and costly challenge for growers across the Southeast, and as planning begins for the 2026 growing season, BASF is offering practical guidance to help producers stay ahead of resistance and protect yields. We caught up with Josh Putman, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, to discuss effective …
Peanut Market Update: Higher Supplies and Slower Demand Pressure Prices Peanut farmers across the Southeast are wrapping up this year’s crop as peanuts continue to move into buying points. Some buying points have already shut down for the season, and prices remain under pressure as supplies outpace demand. According to recent data, peanut supplies are running about 34 percent higher …
NCBA: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivered for Cattle Industry, but Key Issues Remain The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed earlier this year, delivered several significant wins for the U.S. cattle industry. However, as lawmakers look ahead, some traditional farm bill issues remain unresolved and could still impact cattle producers. We caught up with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef …
Bottom Line Report: Silver Overtakes Crude Oil in Rare Market Signal With just a couple of days left to trade in 2025, analysts at the Bottom Line Report are closely watching developments in the commodity markets—particularly crude oil and silver. Recently, the two markets reached a historic and highly unusual milestone that has only occurred once before in modern times. …
Corn’s Foundational Role in American Agriculture Corn has always played a central role in American agriculture, serving as a vital crop for both human consumption and livestock feed. From early settlement through the 19th century, corn production shaped farm economies and rural livelihoods across the country. However, while growing corn was essential, processing it—particularly removing kernels from the cob—proved to …
