When it comes to Wall Street, this past week can be known as one for the record books. Mark Oppold looks at how recent news has affected trading activity. 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 …
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) testified before the Surface Transportation Board and emphasized the ongoing need for the freight rail industry to shift its focus toward customer service and growth. The fertilizer industry has long relied on rail service for the efficient and safe transport of its products but has struggled with declining service quality, increasing rates, and a lack of attention …
Is the farm income forecast part of the economic cyclical pattern? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Chief Economist believes the September Farm Income Forecast reflects what could be the cyclical nature of farm economic trends. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Efforts continue to track the top stocks. Mark Oppold looks at how the top 25 have been doing and what may affect future movement. 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 …
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Protecting U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Act”. The legislation would increase scrutiny of foreign bids to purchase U.S. farmland, particularly from adversaries like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. It would add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and include the secretary on …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is being used for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025.? The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications year-round for ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). But, interested producers, landowners, and partners should apply by the next two ranking dates, …
Levels are falling again on the Mississippi River. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the third consecutive year, Mississippi River water levels are falling again, making shipping goods difficult. Farm Policy News says the low levels are forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm profits. It was …
This year’s cotton crop nationally report progress above the five-year average in development and harvest categories, per USDA’s September 15th report. Rod Bain has more. 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 …
According to information that was leaked ahead of time, the Fed may be preparing for a 50-basis point rate cut when it meets tomorrow. Mark Oppold notes that cut would be a bit more than first thought. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly crop progress report, the cotton crop is above the five-year average in both development and harvest categories. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest numbers. The report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday: In Alabama, cotton bolls opening is 62 percent, …
