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Rate Cut Odds Rise as Consumer Confidence Slips Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Final 2025 Meeting The Federal Reserve Board’s final meeting of the year is just one week away, and expectations for another interest rate cut are gaining momentum. As the Fed returns to its rhythm of analyzing weekly and monthly economic reports, new data is shaping market sentiment—and …
The Farmer’s Share of Your Thanksgiving Meal: What the Numbers Really Show Every Thanksgiving, Americans gather around tables full of traditional favorites—turkey, potatoes, ham, and pumpkin pie. But while retail food prices often spark conversation, a recent report sheds light on a lesser-known part of the story: how much of that retail price actually makes its way back to the …
USDA Cotton Harvest Report Highlights Near-Average Progress for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the latest update on the 2025 cotton harvest, offering producers and analysts a clear picture of national and state-level progress. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provided new insights into how harvest numbers compare to both last year and historical averages. As Rippey summarizes, “A …
USDA Dairy Forecast Shows Rising Production and Lower Milk Prices Through 2026 The USDA has released its latest dairy forecast, offering important updates for producers, processors, and industry watchers. According to the report, “USDA has released the dairy forecast for price and production, and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jackanowski provides more details on the report.” The new data …
December Commodity Market Review: Precious Metals Lead, Grains Lag in 2025 As the calendar rolls to December, investors and producers alike are taking stock of how major commodities have performed year-to-date. With 11 months now behind us, clear trends have emerged across the 48-commodity index—highlighting standout sectors as well as markets that struggled to gain traction. As the report notes, …
USDA Releases November Outlook for Cattle, Beef, Broiler, and Pork Markets The USDA has released its latest November livestock and meat price forecast, offering updated expectations for cattle, beef, broiler, and pork production heading into 2025 and 2026. Cattle and Beef Prices: Still Elevated USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell reports that cattle and beef prices are following typical seasonal trends. …
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Drops Again, Farm Bureau Says If you enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner yesterday—or are diving into leftovers today—there’s a bit of good news from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The organization has released its annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, showing that the cost of a classic holiday meal has declined for the third consecutive year. A 5% Drop From …
USDA Releases First Cattle on Feed Report Since September After Government Reopens With the federal government now reopened, the USDA has issued its latest cattle on feed report, the first update available since September. USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell shared key insights from the newly released data, which reflect continued tight feeder cattle supplies and shifting herd dynamics. Cattle on …
USDA Launches Stage 2 of Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program for Farmers As growers continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing details on Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program (SDRP). This new stage offers assistance for losses not covered under Stage 1, helping farmers address additional disaster impacts. …
Florida Opens 2026 Application Cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Wilton Simpson has announced that the 2026 application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) will open soon. In a recent post on X, Commissioner Simpson highlighted the program’s continued success, stating, “The incredibly successful rural …
