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Propane Education and Research Council Highlights Funding Opportunities for Farmers The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is reminding agricultural producers about funding opportunities designed to help offset the cost of investing in propane-powered equipment on the farm. These incentives are aimed at expanding propane use in agriculture while improving efficiency, reliability, and energy resilience for producers. We caught up …
Rural Georgia REACH Program Aims to Strengthen Connectivity During Disasters The Rural Georgia REACH Program is working to provide critical communication support to rural communities during times of natural disaster. The initiative was developed to address a major challenge faced by emergency responders and residents alike: the loss of connectivity when disasters strike. Reliable communication can be the difference between …
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 …
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 …
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. …
USDA Releases October Peanut Stocks and Processing Report Reports from Washington have been delayed due to the government shutdown, but the USDA Department of Agriculture has now released the Peanut Stocks and Processing Report for October. This report covers the third month of the marketing year, which begins in August, and provides insight into peanut supply, processing, and commercial stocks. …
Big Beautiful Bill: A Historic Investment in U.S. Agriculture About a month ago, Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill, the largest investment in the agricultural industry in a decade. This landmark legislation provides significant support across multiple areas of U.S. farming, from risk coverage and crop insurance to export promotion and research. Included in the bill is $54 billion for …
SBA Launches Deregulation Strike Force to Cut Red Tape and Lower Costs for Small Businesses The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has initiated a new Deregulation Strike Force, dedicating a full team to identifying and eliminating excessive federal regulations put in place during the previous administration. According to the SBA, these regulations significantly increased costs for small businesses and consumers, …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Releases Preparation Document for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released a preparation document to help producers get ready for the upcoming Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Block Grant Program. While the official application period has not yet been announced, the document is intended to ensure farmers, ranchers, and foresters are prepared once …
Soybean Trade Update: Holiday Slowdown Continues as Corn Finds Support in Ethanol Demand We have updated the soybean trade, and daily trade volume continues to move at a very slow pace. With Christmas coming tomorrow and the New Year’s holiday arriving just a week later, many market participants have already stepped to the sidelines. Seasonal factors are clearly at play, …
