The National Grazing Lands Coalition wants to remind producers and landowners that the 2023 Mini Grant Application deadline is January 6, 2023. The Coalition’s mission is to promote ecologically and economically sound management of private grazing lands for all their adapted uses and multiple benefits to society. They recognize grazing lands as a major source of watershed filtration, ground water recharge, and carbon …
Prices Up 40 Percent on Vegetables
Americans are paying up to 40 percent more for their vegetables than in 2021, and drought is a big reason for the price hike. A new report from Daily Mail says the increase is due, in large part, to states that grow fresh produce getting hit with water cuts because of droughts and storms destroying some crops as well. For …
Secretary Vilsack on the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
(USDA/WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2022) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement after the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, sending to President Biden’s desk several crucial investments to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) priorities for rural America: “As we wrap up a successful year advancing USDA’s priorities to build more, …
Federal Omnibus Deal Fails to Include Farm Labor Act
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Senate passed the omnibus appropriations bill. The $1.7 trillion measure would fund the federal government through the remainder of 2023. The measure now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote to avoid a government shutdown on the evening of Dec. 23. Much to the dismay of farm groups nationwide, the Senate Affordable …
Keeping an Eye on Cattle Report, Wall Street
Many will be keeping an eye out for a cattle report coming Friday. And according to Mark Oppold, traders are also keeping an eye on Wall Street. 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 …
Indications of Lower Stock Markets, Crude Oil
As we get close to wrapping up another year, there are indications of a lower stock market and lower crude oil prices heading into 2023. Mark Oppold tells us what analysts are expecting. 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 …
CoBank Releases 2023 Year Ahead Report
The U.S. economy still has considerable momentum and is not currently on the verge of recession, according to CoBank’s 2023 Year Ahead Report. However, economists have never been more pessimistic, and there are legitimate reasons for concern. Over the past half-century, inflation above five percent has never been tamed without incurring a recession. Dan Kowalski, vice president of CoBank’s Knowledge …
DeSantis Signs Insurance, Hurricane Bills into Florida Law
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/December 16, 2022) — Anticipating the need for more legislation about the state’s troubled property-insurance system, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed bills intended to stabilize the insurance industry and provide $751.5 million for people and communities recovering from hurricanes. DeSantis signed the bills two days after lawmakers finished a special session that focused heavily on property-insurance issues. During …
Sustainability in Cattle Industry
Sustainability in agriculture is a topic we continue to hear more and more about, and it’s something the cattle industry has been discussing for years. Back in April, we told you how a beef sustainability campaign had reached 96 million consumers, introducing the public to beef producers who make science-driven decisions to keep their herds, environment and businesses healthy enough to pass …
Weaker Economic Outlook for 2023
The Federal Reserve did raise interest rates again this week, and according to Mark Oppold, the outlook is for a weaker economy next year. 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 …