CME FedWatch Shows 99% Chance of October Fed Rate Cut as Jobs Data Remains Missing With no recent jobs data released and several key economic reports delayed, market expectations are signaling near certainty that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting. “The lack of recent jobs data not being released, or other economic reports, has the …
Life Before Electricity on the Farm In the early 1930s, life in rural America looked vastly different from city living. Roughly nine out of ten rural homes were without electric power, leaving farm families to rely on daylight for nearly every task. Work began at sunrise and ended when the light faded. Without electricity, homes were illuminated by kerosene lanterns, …
Applications Open for $25 Million Florida Agricultural Regional Projects Program Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the application process for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Agricultural Regional Projects Program. This initiative provides $25 million in grant funding to support regional, collaborative agricultural water resource projects that improve both water quality and …
Visit the Powerful Peanut Exhibit at the Georgia National Fair Before It Closes Sunday The Georgia National Fair continues this week in Perry, Georgia, drawing large crowds and spotlighting the state’s rich agricultural roots. With Sunday marking the final day, visitors still have time to experience a highlight of this year’s fair: the Powerful Peanut Experience. “The Georgia National Fair …
USDA Releases September 2025 Wheat Outlook with Updated Production and Yield Estimates The USDA has released its September 2025 Wheat Outlook, providing updated estimates on wheat acreage, yield, and production. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shared the latest data for both Durham wheat and other spring wheat. “Durham wheat planted acreage at nearly 2.19 million acres …
Soybean Trade Hopes Rise Despite No Ag Mention in Trump-Xi Call A recent phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi has reignited speculation in the grain markets — but notably, agriculture was left out of the discussion. “President Trump made no mention of agriculture during a phone call on trade with Chinese President Xi last month.” While wheat …
Revolutionizing Cattle Feeding in the 1920s In the mid-1920s, central Iowa cattle feeder Gage A. Kent recognized that raising superior cattle required more than care—it required proper nutrition. While most feed at the time relied on low-cost fillers, Kent believed that young calves deserved high-quality feed supplements to ensure better growth and health. The Creation of Kent Baby Beef Kent …
The Florida Beef Council is celebrating a highly successful run in this year’s Southeastern States Digital Campaign, partnering with other state beef councils to deliver the beef message directly to consumers throughout the summer. We caught up with Deanne Maples from the Florida Beef Council for more details. “So it’s the Southeastern States Digital Campaign. And I wanna start by …
As the Georgia National Fair continues, the Georgia Beef Board is making a strong impact by promoting beef and engaging with consumers on the ground. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle for a mid-fair update on how things are going. “We have a lot of enthusiasm from consumers. We’re getting a lot of great questions, a lot of interest about …
October is officially Beef Month in Alabama, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pulling out all the stops to promote beef from the pasture to the plate. We caught up with Bailey Watson from the association to learn more about this month’s activities and how Alabamians can get involved. “At the state level, our biggest priority this month is to …
