Higher Cattle Prices Projected for the Rest of the Year

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

The latest U.S. Cattle on Feed Report noted the number of head on feed was 11.6 million head on March 1st, down four percent from March 1 of last year. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, as cattle inventories dwindle, cattle price projections continue to climb. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Bankers Report an 8.1 Percent increase in Farm Bank Lending

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Despite numerous headwinds in 2022, agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks increased by 8.1 percent in 2022 to $103.1 billion. The American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank Performance Report says the change is due to a 9.7 percent increase in outstanding loans secured by farmland and a 5.9 percent increase in agricultural and production loans. The report also says farmland …

U.S. Peanut Federation Joins Ag Groups Urging Help from Budget Committee

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Legislative, Peanuts, Regulation

We told you yesterday that various agricultural groups are asking the U.S. Senate and House Budget Committees for help this year. Tyron Spearman reports that one of those groups is the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Budget Committees Asked for Help

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Peanuts

Various agricultural groups are asking the U.S. Senate and House Budget Committees for help in 2023. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

Keeping an Eye on the Fed

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Many folks are keeping an eye on the Fed today, waiting to see what may come out of those meetings. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Banking Failures Not Causing Across the Board Weakness

Dan Economy

Many are noticing the recent bank failures are not really causing across the board weakness. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Forward Pricing Suggested for Fuel Needs

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Farmers may want to think about forward pricing upcoming fuel needs. Mark Oppold, explains why this could be a helpful factor right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Citrus Tree and Fruit Growers

Dan Citrus, Crop Insurance, Economy

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is reminding Florida citrus tree and fruit growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is April 15th. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the April 15 sales closing date to do so. RMA notes that coverage is available for avocado …

Lower Cattle Futures Due to Profit Taking

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing

Live and feeder cattle futures are seeing some lower prices. According to Mark Oppold, some of this is due to profit taking. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

Combine Sales in the U. S. Grow, Ag Tractors Sales Near Average

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales in February stayed near their five-year average, but combine harvesters continued triple-digit growth. The latest data shows overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales fell in February, and that was despite gains in the 100-plus horsepower and four-wheel-drive segments, up 2.7 and 55 percent respectively. Overall tractor …