Grain traders have been keeping an eye on various issues, and according to Mark Oppold, that includes a report coming out Thursday. 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, …
Legislation Sets Fairer Prices for Livestock Assistance
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would offer producers fairer market prices for livestock disaster assistance programs. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Improvement Act would require the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to make quarterly updates to the Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates that reflect livestock market prices. The LIP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and contract …
California Pork Prices Higher After Prop 12 Implementation
Pork prices are higher in California now that Prop 12 is implemented. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Prop 12 is already raising the price of pork in California. In effect for just over six months, pork sales have dropped across the state. That’s from data compiled by the USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist (OCE). The OCE …
FDACS Announces Protection of Over 8,000 Acres of Florida Agricultural Land
(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/March 26, 2024) — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the protection of over 8,000 acres of Florida agricultural land through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. With today’s approval by the Governor and Cabinet, approximately 8,349 acres of working agricultural lands will be preserved through cost-effective rural land protection easements …
GBB has Resources for Georgia Beef Month
The Georgia Beef Board is gearing up for “the best beef month ever” says Caitlin Jackson, GBB Checkoff Programs Coordinator. Listen below as Caitlin shares 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 …
APC Reports on Promotion Efforts
The American Peanut Council recently reported on their efforts promoting U.S. grown peanuts domestically and abroad. 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 …
Farm Bank Lending Increased in 2023
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7 percent to $110 billion. The American Bankers Association’s (ABA) annual Farm Bank Performance Report credits elevated production costs, commodity price volatility, and a return to pre-COVID levels of direct government payments. The ABA says farm banks continued to enjoy solid performance in 2023, with robust …
ACA to Hold High School Beef Cook Off
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is hosting the Alabama Junior and Senior High School Beef Cook off April 12. ACA Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones shares 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 …
Grain Traders Tracking Issues Abroad
Many agricultural traders continue to keep an eye on various issues in other countries that affect the markets. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 …
FBC Reports Stellar BEEF Promotion at SBWFF
The Florida Beef Council reports stellar BEEF promotion at South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami. As the premier event for celebrity chefs and foodies, beef had a spotlight thanks to the Florida Beef Council. FBC’s Deanne Maples shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …