For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume in the third quarter of 2023. That’s according to a report issued by the Organic Produce Network. Overall, organic fresh produce dollar sales and volume rose by two percent and 1.9 percent, respectively, for Q3 in 2023 compared to the same time last …
Another Rate Hike Possible Next Year
Another rate hike by the Fed is possible next year. Mark Oppold notes this is possible due to strong economic data. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
State of the Corn Economy
In the third quarter of 2023, the corn sector wrapped up the 2022-2023 marketing year and entered the 2023-204 marketing year. Geopolitical tensions and international dynamics continue to be factors in the market. Looking ahead, a National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) webinar says the war in Israel could have larger implications for corn if it spreads throughout the Middle East. …
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
An easier way to legally get your Christmas tree from a national forest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For several years, the Forest Service has offered Christmas tree permit sales through local offices, but now it’s even easier. Christmas tree permits for those wishing to cut their tree in their local or favorite National Forest are now …
USDA Designates 11 Additional Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/Oct. 31, 2023) – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has designated eleven Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. Additional counties were listed as contiguous disaster counties. “We recognize that the drought conditions have hit Alabama farmers hard and hope this disaster relief from USDA …
Peanut Stocks are Down
A new report indicates lower peanut stocks. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026
Alabama Cattlemen Looking at All Aspects of the Current Drought
It’s dry across the Southeast and conditions are getting worse in many parts of Alabama. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are looking at all aspects of this drought. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the lack of rain has led to worsening drought conditions in Alabama. Extreme drought conditions are being noted in the …
Wall Street Ends a Difficult Month
As October ends, Mark Oppold reports there were a few red flags for the month, as Wall Street ends a difficult month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
NMPF Regulatory Work Registers with Influential Audience
It may be one of most-hidden secrets for National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) members. NMPF’s influential quarterly publication that puts dairy’s side of the story before the government and regulatory experts who directly influence dairy policy. But it’s a secret that’s hiding in plain sight, as the Regulatory Register is a critical part of NMPF’s regulatory work. During this week’s Dairy Defined …
October Dairy Report
The October Dairy Report is out, and it shows reduced milk production and strong domestic consumption are showing up in dairy product production and inventory levels. It offsets weaker exports and sets the stage for a milk price rebound that has been foreseen in dairy futures markets and is starting to show up in dairy statistics. U.S. consumers continued their …