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Tracking Crude Oil Futures

As we wrap up another month, Mark Oppold takes time to look back at how crude oil futures have done in July. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

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Non-Real Estate Loan Activity Higher in 2024

As commodity prices have continued to drop, many producers may face economic losses with less balance sheet resiliency. The economists at Agricultural Economic Insights (AEI) say recent loan data revealed that farmers utilized more non-real estate debt in early 2024.  In the first quarter of the year, total non-real estate debt was 14 percent higher than in 2023. AEI says …

Strategic Beef Promotion Across Alabama

The Alabama Beef Checkoff is working hard through strategic investment and strategic partnerships. Checkoff programs coordinator, Josie Jones, shares more on this summer’s beef promotion activities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

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USDA NASS: Peanuts 86% Pegging

USDA’s NASS reports that peanuts are at 86%. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

GCA and GBB Wraps up Summer Internship

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia Beef Board wrapped up their joint summer internship this week. Summer intern, Summer Edwards, shares about her experience. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

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Multi-Pronged Approach to Beef on Dairy Crosses

Researchers are taking a multi-pronged approach to beef on dairy crosses. In a study of producers, Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Denise Schwab found there are three components: sharing what producers are doing, a research database of all beef on dairy crosses, and a research study tracking baby calves from birth to market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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USDA-NRCS Accepting WREP Proposals until August 16

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be investing up to $50 million in fiscal year 2024 through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). This effort is designed to support conservation partners with local projects that help protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural lands and help mitigate climate change.  NRCS is accepting proposals until August 16, 2024 that focus on producers …

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Additional Benefits of Nature

We may benefit more from nature than previously thought. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Trees and green spaces may do more for us than just helping clean the air we breathe and the water we drink. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Pork Industry Impact on U.S. Economy

Despite some challenges this year, the U.S. pork industry remains an important contributor to the nation’s economy.  National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), released its latest Economic Impact Report featuring new data on the U.S. pork industry’s contributions to the national economy. “It’s an interesting report because we look not just at the farm level, but we estimate the impact that arises …

NCC President: Extending Current Farm Bill Doesn’t Work for Industry

By Clint Thompson Farm bill discussions continue and so does the agriculture community’s insistence that a new bill be finalized this year. That was the mindset shared by Gary Adams, president and chief executive officer of the National Cotton Council (NCC). He spoke at the Georgia Cotton Commission’s mid-year meeting last week in Statesboro and emphasized that a farm bill …