Discussing Interest Rate Cuts

Traders continue to discuss when we may possibly see a cut in interest rates. As Mark Oppold reports, this can affect many aspects of the agricultural trade. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

AFBF Urges USDA to Restore NASS Surveys

Last week, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) urged USDA to reverse its decision to cancel livestock and crop surveys that are crucial to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently announced it would no longer provide a July cattle inventory survey, as well as county-level estimates for crops and livestock and the …

USDA Accepting Application for Colombia Trade Mission

Ag businesses can apply for a trade mission to Colombia. Details coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Colombia on August 13-15. USDA is now accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters who have interest in joining the delegation. “Colombia represents a …

A Gathering of Youth – National 4-H Conference

Members of 4-H chapters across the U.S. and its territories gather in the U.S. Capital Region starting Friday for the annual National 4-H Convention. Rod Bain reporting with Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The global race is on for existing and prospective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Those words from the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), which held a webinar this week titled Putting a Price on Sustainable Aviation Fuel. OPIS Biofuels Director Jordan Godwin says the conversation around the evolving SAF landscape – so far – involves a lot of promises. “There’s been …

DeSantis Backs Everglades Funding in Budget

(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/April 22, 2024) — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will approve $1.5 billion directed towards Everglades cleanup that was included in the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, which he has not yet received. “I am going through all the things in the budget right now. And there’s a lot of different line items. … …

Bracing for Lack of Interest Rate Changes

Traders are bracing due to the lack of any interest rate changes by the Fed. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with a look at who all will be releasing quarterly earnings reports this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Peanut Industry Update: Withdrawn Contracts and Farm Bill Disparities

There is movement in the peanut marketing world, Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

A Look at April’s Cattle on Feed Report

The April Cattle on Feed Report from USDA came out last Friday. Listen in as USDA Livestock Analyst, Shayle Shagam shares key insights. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-19-2024

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 19, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 19, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 12,195 head compared to 12,024 last week and …