Peanut farmers always look for a bonus if their peanuts brought more more than their contract. That’s what has happened this past year. Tyron Spearman explains what the bonus is all about, and what they are expected to receive. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Rise in Gasoline Prices
Recent news in the energy market doesn’t add up to the jump we are seeing in gasoline prices at the pump. Southeast AgNet’s Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Eggs Double in Price During 2022
Eggs are more expensive than they were in 2021. Marketplace says the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the price of a dozen Grade A eggs jumped from $1.82 in 2021 to almost $3.60 in 2022. While part of the increase is due to the rising price of chicken feed, the real culprit is highly pathogenic avian influenza. It’s infected more …
Report Shows Price Increases for Different Food Types
How did prices increase for different types of food? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new USDA report shows retail food prices increased 8.9 percent in the first seven months of this year. That increase is higher than the rate over the same period last year and 2020. All 13 food categories in the USDA report experienced …
New Bill Includes Dollars for Child Nutrition
The new fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill, sent to President Biden’s desk, includes money earmarked for Child Nutrition, Tyron Spearman explains how these dollars will be used. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
USDA Economist Not Worried About Potential Ag Trade Deficit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting an agricultural trade deficit in 2023. While deficits have happened in the past, the agency has never forecast one in advance until this year. The agency says ag exports are projected to reach $190 billion next year, but imports are projected to rise to $199 billion. Seth Meyer, chief economist with USDA, …
Big Year for Cash Sales of Livestock and Livestock Products
Income from livestock and livestock product sales is up dramatically this year. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Keeping an Eye on the Soybean Trade
Soybean futures are something many agricultural traders are watching this week. Mark Oppold explains why. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Keeping an Eye on the Crude Oil Market
The price of fuel has been enjoying a steady drop, so many wonder what is happening with the crude oil market. Mark Oppold has an update on what’s taking place this last week of trading in 2022. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Peanut Industry Supports New Omnibus Bill
Many in agriculture are pleased that both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill before taking their Christmas break. Tyron Spearman reports that includes the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …