Traders are continuing to watch weather events as we’ve passed the mid-way point of August. Mark Oppold has more details.
Wild Price Swings for Cotton Futures
We’ve been seeing some wild price swings for cotton futures. Mark Oppold explains what this could mean.
Private Estimates Coming in Ahead of August Crop Report
A variety of private estimates concerning row crops are coming in this week just ahead of the August Crop Report. Mark Oppold has a look at what some are expecting.
Looking Ahead at August Crop Report
The USDA August crop report comes out later this week and some are already looking ahead and what may it may show. Mark Oppold notes there could be some surprises in the corn numbers.
Cotton Futures Could End the Week Strong
Weather and other factors have been affecting the cotton trade. But according to Mark Oppold, they could end the week strong.
Corporate Earnings Season Continues
The corporate earnings season continues, and Mark Oppold has a look at how some of the agricultural companies are doing.
Tracking Agricultural Markets
With July ending, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural markets did this month.
Grocery Prices Stabilizing, Dining Out Cost Rising
The cost of eating at home is stabilizing, but dining out may cost more. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The latest information from the USDA says that rise in grocery prices that we’ve been feeling is leveling off, and looks to be stable for the rest of the year. However, experts say the cost of eating out …
Good July for Most Agricultural Companies
Most agricultural companies have enjoyed a good July to this point. But as Mark Oppold reports, that’s not the case for the year thus far.
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
Instead of Christmas in July, how about Thanksgiving in July? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forecasts for turkey production are up. Price forecasts are down. Gary Crawford reports. I noticed a number of radio stations and TV channels are doing Christmas in July programming so I decided to try Thanksgiving in July taking a look at that …