U.S. farmers retained their post-election optimistic outlook at the start of 2025 as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose five points above December to 141. The barometer’s rise was primarily attributed to a nine-point rise in the Current Conditions Index. The Index of Future Expectations rose only three points in comparison. Compared to previous surveys, fewer …
With today being the President’s Day Holiday, the markets are closed. So, Mark Oppold takes time to look at how rural America is looking at the electricity issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has announced the appointment of Danielle Cummins as its new Director of Membership Engagement. Cummins brings extensive experience in agriculture and membership relations, with a background spanning market intelligence, government affairs, and crop insurance. Before joining ASTA, Cummins served as an Account Executive and Senior Intelligence Analyst at The Directions Group (formerly Aimpoint Research), …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1885, Harriet Strong made a study about the shortage of water in Nevada, including control of floodwaters and water storage. She advocated conservation as a flood remedy, proposing a succession of dams to conserve the water for irrigation purposes and the generation of electricity. In 1887, she was granted a …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 14, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended February 14, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,321 head compared to 15,893 last week and 9,147 last …
Peanut farmers in Arkansas are indicating they plan to increase acreage this year. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a look at the peanut calendar. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Late last week, there was a retreat in the cattle markets. According to a report from Rusty Halvorson, it appears funds are backing off long positions in the market. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) notes that sales of agricultural tractors and combines fell during January compared to the year before. U.S. tractor sales were down 15.8%, while sales of combines fell 78.9%. “As we enter 2025, we’re seeing a continuation of slow sales saw throughout 2024.” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades. “The Ag industry continues to face …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton producers will likely produce this year’s crop without the use of in-season dicamba products. Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia Extension weed scientist, shared the unfortunate news during the Georgia Cotton Commission meeting on Jan. 29. “So, unless some unforeseen force helps us get the product, I think the best decision for a grower is to …
We are all very familiar with what transpired during the 2024 hurricane season. And while we are still a few months away from the 2025 season, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners affected by hurricanes, floods or drought, NRCS provides disaster recovery assistance to farmers, ranchers, landowners and communities through a variety of USDA programs. This includes …
