USDA makes price projections each February and what they think prices will be at harvest time for corn and soybeans. This year could be going against a longer-term trend. Corn and soybean harvest prices have exceeded those February projections just three of the last ten years, but this year different. Currently, 2026 corn harvest prices are 7 to 8 percent …
The latest episode of Grazing The Facts takes listeners deep into the history and future of Florida cattle production with seventh-generation cattleman Jody Counts. In Episode 57, Counts shares his family’s deep roots in Florida and the ranching traditions that have been passed down through generations. Recorded on September 29, 2026, the conversation offers a look at what it means …
The latest episode of Grazing The Facts features Dusty Holley, executive vice president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, for a conversation about the current state of Florida’s cattle industry and the issues affecting producers across the state. Recorded on September 17, Holley provides insight into the work being done by the association on behalf of Florida’s cattlemen and women. He …
On the latest episode of Grazing The Facts, Dr. Tim Marshall joins the conversation to discuss the changing landscape of Florida’s cattle industry. Recorded during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quarterly Meeting on September 11, Marshall shares his perspective on rebuilding the state’s cattle herd, the challenges facing producers, and the importance of developing the next generation of cattlemen and women. …
Governor Kay Ivey has recently proclaimed October as Farm to School Month in Alabama. According to a press release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture, since October of 2020, the Alabama Farm to School Program has been awarded $2.195 million from the state legislator for the Farm to School Incentive Program. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate …
With the recent presidential executive orders aimed at helping boost the nation’s livestock and meat industries, Undersecretary for Food Safety, Mindy Brashears, shares more details. “Some of the barriers that we face are really related to inspection and having access to inspected slaughter facilities. In some areas of the country, we’ve been told that it can take up to a …
From Washington, the House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn G.T. Thompson from Pennsylvania and Senate Committee Chairman John Boozman of Arkansas said they are championing the vital investments of $13.8 billion in the Farm Safety Net program through the Working Families Tax Cuts that are being administered by the Farm Service Agency. They issued a statement saying that farming is …
We’re keeping an eye on Wall Street and interest rates as we move through early October. Odds of a Fed hike have eased since this time a week ago. CME FedWatch now shows 35% chance of another quarter point hike when the Fed meets next month. That’s down from nearly 50% this time last week. Traders, though, are still expecting …
American Agriculture History Minute Examines Washington’s Enslaved Labor Force George Washington’s legacy in American agricultural history is closely connected to the institution of slavery. During his lifetime, Washington controlled a cumulative total of more than 577 enslaved people who were forced to work on his farms and in his household, including his residence in Philadelphia. The history of Washington and …
With the recent program updates to ARC and PLC, some producers may want to find out more information. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce tells us where to go to learn more. “What I would do is just direct people to the Farm Service Agency. You can go, there’s a number of websites. If you wanted to Google ARC and PLC sign-up dates …
