agricultural

Agricultural Production Losses from Hurricane Debby top $93M in Florida, UF Economists Estimate

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Florida

The agricultural production losses (.pdf) Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby have an estimated value between $93.7 million and $263.2 million, according to a preliminary UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) report based on producer surveys. The Category 1 storm made landfall Aug. 5 near Steinhatchee, Florida, and affected more than 2.2 million acres of agricultural lands — 68% of it used …

peanut harvest

Updates to USDA’s Estimated Peanut Yields

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

USDA has released updates to its estimated peanut yields. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

interest rate

One for the Record Books

Dan Commodities, Economy

When it comes to Wall Street, this past week can be known as one for the record books. Mark Oppold looks at how recent news has affected trading activity. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

conservation easement

U.S. Dairy Industry Wants Swift Action Against Colombia

Will Jordan Livestock, Livestock News

The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters. The move advances baseless claims that U.S. milk powder was unduly subsidized. The groups called on U.S. trade officials to take immediate action to challenge Colombia’s unjust decision and defend American dairy farmers …

fertilizer

The Fertilizer Institute Wants More from Rail Industry

Dan General

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) testified before the Surface Transportation Board and emphasized the ongoing need for the freight rail industry to shift its focus toward customer service and growth. The fertilizer industry has long relied on rail service for the efficient and safe transport of its products but has struggled with declining service quality, increasing rates, and a lack of attention …

farm income

Farm Income Forecast Part of Economic Cyclical Pattern?

Dan This Land of Ours

Is the farm income forecast part of the economic cyclical pattern? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Chief Economist believes the September Farm Income Forecast reflects what could be the cyclical nature of farm economic trends. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Peanuts 101: Georgia Tour Educates About Row Crop

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson This week’s Georgia Peanut Tour is providing the Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team another opportunity to educate about peanuts while promoting Georgia’s crop. The tour, which is based out of Americus, Georgia, began on Tuesday with a Hot Topics seminar and will conclude on Thursday with stops throughout Southwest Georgia. It has …

What The EID Rule Means for Producers

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Some producers have concerns about the EID rule and how it will impact their cattle business. Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association explains the rule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

uncertainty

Tracking Top Stocks

Dan Commodities, Economy

Efforts continue to track the top stocks. Mark Oppold looks at how the top 25 have been doing and what may affect future movement. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

innovation

House Passes Bill to Protect U.S. Farmland

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Protecting U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Act”.  The legislation would increase scrutiny of foreign bids to purchase U.S. farmland, particularly from adversaries like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. It would add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and include the secretary on …