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Weather Hard on Southern Crops

Why the weather is hard on some southern crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not all the crop and weather news is good news. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

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Long Term Challenge Ahead

Many are looking ahead at a possible interest rate cut next month by the Fed. But as Mark Oppold reports, there is still a long term challenge to deal with. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

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Hurricane Debby Not as Damaging to Agriculture as Espected

Hurricane Debby was not as damaging to agriculture as had been expected. Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey reports. Sponsored ContentFL 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

USDA Cotton Report

Acreage updates for cotton were made in several states based on a thorough review of all available data. All cotton planted area totaled 11.2 million acres, down 4 percent from the previous forecast but up 9 percent from 2023. Area harvested is forecast at 8.63 million acres, up 34 percent from 2023. All cotton production is forecast 15.1 million 480-pound bales, up 25 percent from the previous …

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Wetland Proposals are Due August 16

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals until August 16, 2024 for their Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP).  NRCS is investing up to $50 million through WREP to support conservation partners with local projects that help protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural lands and help mitigate climate change. The program allows eligible conservation partners to work with local agriculture …

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Looking Ahead at More Reports

Now that the monthly crop report has been released, many traders are looking forward to more reports yet this week. Mark Oppold has information about what’s ahead.  Sponsored ContentFL 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 through …

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Slight Improvement in Farmer Sentiment

Farmer sentiment did see a slight improvement in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 8 points to 113. The Index of Current Conditions was up 10 points to 100, and the Index of Future Expectations was 7 points higher than a month earlier.  The July survey showed that high input costs remained the biggest concern for 34% of …

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Smokey Bear Through the Decades

Smokey Bear through the decades. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new public service video salutes our nation’s symbol for wildfire prevention for eighty years of service. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

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USDA Forecast: U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybeans & Cotton Up

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Production report shows corn production this year will be down 1% from last year while soybean production is expected to increase 10% from 2023.  The corn forecast, at 15.1 billion bushels, is expected to have an average yield at a record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year. Soybeans, forecast …

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Record or Near Record Crops on the Way

USDAs Crop Report is expected to confirm that record, or near record, corn and soybean crops are indeed on the way. Mark Oppold discusses the estimates. Sponsored ContentFL 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 through SharpShooter™June …